Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda's real estate team utilises its global network to strengthen their regional capabilities across all types of real estate transactions. The practice represents major real estate and construction companies in acquisition, divestment, debt financing, project development, and leasing mandates. Practice head Ferenc Mátrai advises property developers, investors, and private equity firms in complex real estate transactions across the CEE. David Dederick advises lenders, investors, and developers on real estate transactions, while Mátyás Rada is noted for his assistance with due diligence, sale and purchase agreements, and commercial leases. Another name to note is Kristóf Hevér. Dária Szabó left the firm in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bird & Bird consistently proves itself to be an exceptional international law firm, setting a benchmark for legal excellence on a global scale. Their ability to seamlessly deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions across diverse jurisdictions is truly impressive.'
- 'The firm's lawyers are not only deeply knowledgeable in their respective fields, but also demonstrate a remarkable commitment to client success, often anticipating needs and providing proactive, commercially astute advice. ’
- ‘Ferenc Mátrai is a truly visionary legal strategist whose insights are consistently transformative. His unrivalled expertise allows him to dissect the most intricate legal challenges and craft innovative, commercially astute solutions.'
- 'Mátyás Rada is a highly diligent lawyer who consistently delivers outstanding work. His strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail are evident in every brief and piece of advice.'
- 'Kristóf Hevér is an exceptionally responsive and effective lawyer who is quickly becoming a go-to resource for our team. He possesses a solid grasp of the law and demonstrates a remarkable ability to apply it practically to complex situations. ’
Key clients
- MOL Nyrt.
- Adriatic Marinas d.o.o.
- Hungarian State
- International Working Group (IWG)
- OMV Hungária Kft.
- WING Zrt.
- TriGranit Fejlesztési Kft.
- Gránit Pólus Zrt.
- Heineken Zrt.
- All Iron Kft.
Work highlights
Advising International Working Group on all its new centre openings in Hungary since 2018, drafting and negotiating over a dozen lease agreements and related services agreements.
Providing full scope real estate legal advice to OMV, a multinational oil & gas company, including: the drafting and negotiation of contracts for the construction of EV charging stations, the refurbishment of filling stations and other contractor contracts.
Providing full scope real estate legal advice to Adriatic Marinas d.o.o. in connection with various development projects in Montenegro, such as the Boka Place and the Synchro Project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Ferenc Mátrai
Other key lawyers
David Dederick; Mátyás Rada; Kristóf Hevér