Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal displays particularly strength across the renewable energy projects and ESG investments spaces, on regulatory projects related to waste management, green construction, and battery storage projects. Co-head Péter Zalai provides legal counselling to clients in regulated industries, handling green transition projects and implementation of greenfield and sustainability-related investments. Fellow co-head Zoltán Várszegi assists energy clients with restructuring projects. Another key name is János Faragó, who specialises in energy law transactions concerning the negotiation of access to the Hungarian energy grid.
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- ‘We received highly professional advice that made it easy to navigate the situation and make informed decisions. The strategy and guidance provided during the court case contributed to a favourable verdict. The case was handled efficiently, with careful attention to cost management.’
- ‘Professionalism. Supportive and helpful'
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- As a member of PwC's global network and hence being in close relation with PwC Hungary, Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal is capable of providing advice also in matters that other law firms usually do not accept. In complex transactions, they can streamline the process by aligning legal and other tax and accounting issues internally with their colleagues at PwC Hungary, leaving fewer coordination tasks for the client.
Key clients
- Samsung SDI Hungary Zrt.
- Vermilion Group
- MET Green Asset Operations Zrt.
- MET Trading
- SAS Holding Kft. (Four Seasons Gresham)
- CTP MANAGEMENT HUNGARY Kft.
- Richter Gedeon Nyrt.
- MOHU MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt.
Work highlights
Advised the South-Korean company Samsung SDI Magyarország Zrt in connection with its major battery manufacturing investment in Göd, Hungary.
Advised the oil & gas investor Vermilion Group in connection with their concession activities and operations in Hungary.
Advised MET Green Asset Operations Zrt. throughout its corporate restructuring and operations in Hungary.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Zoltán Várszegi; Péter Zalai
Other key lawyers
János Faragó