Home to a team of labour and employment specialists, CMS assists clients with day-to-day HR support, internal audits and investigations, trade union concerns, redundancy cases, and related employment litigation. The team demonstrates particular strength in HR outsourcing, corporate restructuring, and immigration matters. Leading the team is Andreas Köhler, a dual-qualified German and Hungarian lawyer, who advises on employment implications of cross-border transactions and investments. György Bálint has over 20 years of employment experience, advising clients on collective and individual labour law matters. Boglárka Peszeki represents clients in litigation and labour inspection cases, and handles employment concerns related to restructuring, outsourcing, and collective labour relations.
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Testimonials
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- I can only speak about the person who is personally handling our account, Boglárka. The things that are most appealing are the human aspects of her work. She actively listens, summarizes what she hears and understands, and confirms with me whether it was what I meant to say and ask. She is very knowledgeable and can provide a well-put-together and logical reasoning behind the decisions or options she suggests.
- ‘We are working together on employee-related issues and what I find is that the team is very up-to-date, available and provides all the necessary information.’
Key clients
- Alfa Vienna Insurance, AEGON Asset Management BV, AEGON CEE B.V., AGT
- Becton Dickinson
Work highlights
Advising Alfa Vienna Insurance, AGT Hungary IT Service Kft., AEGON Asset Management Hungary B.V. Hungarian Branch, AEGON CEE B.V. Hungarian Branch Office on drafting amendments to the collective bargaining agreement and legal support.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andreas Köhler
Other key lawyers
György Bálint; Boglárka Peszeki