CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners's real estate work includes cross-border share and asset deals, development and construction projects, property management, disputes, and financing, refinancing, and restructuring. The team is jointly led by Wilhelm Stettner, who manages the real estate matters, and András Fenyőházi, who focuses on construction and property development matters. Ilona Rónay-Csordás brings over two decades of experience in construction law, Attila Marjai advises clients on complex real estate projects, and Zsanett Szabó‘s work includes disputes, land registry, heritage protection, and plot conversion.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I greatly value the legal team’s accessibility and the high quality of their professional advice. Distinctively, they deliver not only thorough legal assessments but also practical decision-making guidance, making them an indispensable partner in our daily commercial and expansion operations and in our strategic decisions.’
- ‘Zsanett Szabó always listens to tasks cheerfully and receptively. She is up-to-date on all projects. She knows the pitfalls and she is able to think like the opposing party.'
- 'Wilhelm Stettner knows the big players in the market and their habits, he understands the differences between German, Austrian, and Hungarian law, and he can always recommend the right structure. If a project is uncertain, he can always turn it around to our advantage.'
- 'András Fenyőházi always weighs things up calmly, is very familiar with legal pitfalls, and provides practical advice. He quickly assesses what is and isn't worthwhile for us.’
- ‘Cerha Hempel Budapest's real estate and construction team stands out for its in-depth market knowledge, responsiveness and ability to deliver pragmatic solutions in a complex regulatory environment. We have worked with the real estate transaction team for over ten years and have been fully satisfied with their service in numerous major real estate transactions. Their unique strength lies in their ability to combine an international perspective with strong local expertise.'
- ‘The team members combine top-tier legal expertise with commercial insight and international experience, establishing them as trusted long-term partners.'
Key clients
- CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
- GalCap Europe
- Raiffeisen Ingatlan Alap (Raiffeisen Real Estate Investment Fund)
- PATRIZIA SE
- Faris Group
- BAUHAUS
- SPAR Group
- OUTLET REAL ESTATE Kft
- HMP-Bau GmbH
Work highlights
Advised CA Immo on the sale of its 'IP West' property to Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD.
Advising GalCap Europe, a CEE real estate investment adviser regarding the management of its entire Hungarian portfolio.
Advising Bauhaus AG with regards to several developments of hardware stores in Budapest, Győr and Debrecen, Hungary.
Practice head
Wilhelm Stettner; András Fenyőházi
Other key lawyers
Ilona Rónay-Csordás; Attila Marjai; Zsanett Szabó