Handling transactional, leasing, and management issues, Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP's offering covers all asset classes including retail, office, and industrial. The team have seen an increase in hotel-focused work, alongside their construction and real estate dispute mandates. Sándor Békési leads the firm's hotel-focused work, and combines significant experience in construction projects, contentious real estate work, and sale, purchase, and lease transactions. Dual-qualified lawyer Christopher Noblet handles cross-border real estate transactions across the CEE.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team distinguishes itself through its speed and ability to deliver real estate advice firmly grounded in a commercial context. Their guidance is not only legally sound but also pragmatic, reflecting a clear understanding of business realities.'
- ‘Sándor Békési provides consistent, hands-on oversight of the work. He engages regularly with clients to ensure a clear understanding of each legal situation and takes care to tailor advice appropriately to the diverse range of stakeholders involved.’
- ‘Outstanding local knowledge and problem-solving approach to cases.’
- ‘International standards and business minded thinking.'
- ‘The team stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach that consistently delivers results. We value their accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex matters with precision while keeping commercial priorities in focus.’
- ‘Sandor Bekesi is widely recognised for combining sharp expertise with a calm, solutions-oriented style that we find both reassuring and effective. With extensive experience in retail/real estate, he has developed a reputation for handling complex mandates with clarity and precision.’
Key clients
- NEPI Rockcastle
- Mapletree
- JR AMC
- AEW
- (DWS) Deutsche Asset Management
- WING
- Frasers Group/Sportdirect.com
- iO Partners
- Ruby Hotels
Work highlights
Advising Mapletree on various matters at its logistics warehousing sits at Batta and Üllő which involved negotiating and advising on a number of leasing matters.
Advised JR AMC on their debut investment in Central Eastern Europe, being the acquisition of the Nordic Light Trio building from Skanska and also on other potential investments in Hungary.
Advising AEW’s local entities on leasing and other matters in relation to its office building at Andrássy út 11 and 12.
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Practice head
Christopher Noblet; Sándor Békési