Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal have recently focused on renewable energy, ESG investments and niche regulatory projects within the energy sector. The firm’s seamless collaboration across service lines ensures a holistic approach to regulatory consulting, renewables and corporate reorganisations. Co-head Zoltán Várszegi is a seasoned expert in the energy market, while co-head Péter Zalai specialises in regulated industries, with a focus on green transition areas such as sustainability, circular economy and battery regulations. János Faragó adds depth with experience in energy law transactions, including network access agreements and due diligence for thermal power plants and wind farms.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is highly responsive, creative and professional. They have broad knowledge both in Hungarian and EU laws.’
‘Péter Zalai is an experienced lawyer and is fully dedicated to his clients. He is pragmatic, applies a to-the-point approach, and it's always useful to discuss matters with him to have an advancing view.’
‘PwC Legal consists of highly skilled, experienced lawyers who can provide comprehensive services.’
‘I worked with Péter Zalai, who is a highly skilled, experienced attorney at law, who is always flexible and able to provide very useful support in various matters.’
‘Janos Faragó and Péter Zalai provided exceptional attention and approach in understanding and supporting the business needs.’
‘Very clear communication.’
‘Very accessible, very easy to approach, and good at communicating and following up. Multiple people on the team were assigned to our company with one main contact point and a partner who also often was available. Very easy lawyers to work with.’
‘Zoltán Várszegi and Péter Zalai are excellent to deal with. Very reasonable, approachable and always willing to help out at any time.’
Key clients
- Samsung SDI Hungary Zrt.
- Vermilion Group
- MET Group
- E2 Hungary Zrt.
- SAS Holding Kft. (Four Seasons Gresham)
- ROSSMANN Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft.
Work highlights
- Advised the South-Korean company, Samsung SDI Magyarország Zrt., in connection with its battery manufacturing investment in Göd, Hungary.
- Advised the upstream oil & gas investor, Vermilion Group, in connection with their concession activities and operations in Hungary.
- Advised MET Group in the course of its corporate restructuring processes.
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Practice head
Zoltán Várszegi; Péter Zalai
Other key lawyers
János Faragó