Fehérváry Horányi Kovács Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law's well-established client base includes local investors, financing institutions, developers, and other stakeholders in a range of corporate real estate matters. The practice utilises its wider network to advise clients on acquisition, disposal, and leasing of commercial properties. Key services include land use, zoning regulations, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. The practice is spearheaded by Benedek Kovács, who specialises in real estate acquisition and litigation. Zsófia Tillinger advises clients on greenfield and brownfield development and construction projects, with a particular strength in due diligence, lease negotiation, and property acquisitions. Magdolna Baunoch handles the administrative aspects of land and property acquisition, and Botond Tass negotiates complex sale and purchase agreements, and land registry procedures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The real estate team stands out for its deep market knowledge combined with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach that consistently delivers results.'
- 'Clients value the group’s responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to navigate complex regulatory and transactional issues with efficiency.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their exceptional technical expertise combined with a highly client-focused mindset.'
- 'I have particularly valued the availability and dedication of Benedek Kovács, whose strategic guidance has been indispensable.'
- 'Zsofia Tillinger's attention to detail and efficiency ensured smooth execution of complex transactions. Their professionalism, teamwork, and proactive approach make them trusted advisers rather than simply external counsel.’
- ‘The Baker McKenzie Budapest team has proven to be exceptional in every respect. They are highly responsive, commercially minded, and consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of our business objectives. Their advice is pragmatic, clear, and straight to the point — always focused on finding practical solutions rather than theoretical discussions.'
Key clients
- Samsung SDI Atenor Debreceni Vagyonkezelő Zrt Municipality of Szeged Zhao Air System Hongene Nissin ERSTE Bank Zrt. CTP Schneider Electric
Work highlights
Advised the Municipality of Szeged on a strategically significant transaction involving the acquisition and reclassification of over 300 hectares of agricultural land for industrial use, followed by its sale to a subsidiary of BYD, a Chinese automotive conglomerate.
Advised ERSTE Bank Zrt. on the acquisition of ERSTE Tower, an office building in Budapest serving as a central operational hub for the bank.
Supported Debreceni Vagyonkezelő Zrt. (DV Zrt.), the municipal asset management company of Debrecen, in a project involving the long-term lease and operation of the city-owned Hotel Lycium in Eastern Hungary.
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Practice head
Benedek Kovács
Other key lawyers
Zsófia Tillinger; Magdolna Baunoch; Botond Tass