Dentons' established real estate practice manages asset and share transactions, financing, development, and leasing arrangements for a variety of asset classes. The team also acts on the reforming of planning and zoning policies, and application of ESG initiatives. Co-head Judit Kővári advises developers on construction and project financing matters, and assists investors with refinancing, while Marcell Szőnyi combines M&A and real estate experience to advise developers, investors, and financiers. Rita Várnagy assists with real estate acquisitions, developments, and disposals. Other key names include Zsombor Frankó and Anna Gerendás.
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Testimonials
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- Empathy, forward thinking
- Very experienced team with international knowledge and outstanding English skills.
- Judit Kővári and Rita Várnagy are both highly experienced professionals in the real estate legal department. What makes them stand out is their excellent communication skills and strong focus on clients' needs.
- Tailor-made solutions for custom problems.
- ‘What truly sets Judit Kővári and Rita Várnagy apart is their rare combination of deep legal knowledge and strong commercial acumen. They understand not just the legal framework, but the business drivers behind each decision, which makes the advice both practical and strategic. Rita is also exceptionally responsive and proactive, always one step ahead in anticipating needs or identifying potential risks and solutions.'
- 'They consistently demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the local real estate landscape, which allows them to anticipate issues, propose pragmatic solutions, and guide the process with confidence. What sets them apart even further is their calm, composed manner in complex or high-stakes negotiations — they bring clarity and direction without escalating tensions, which has proved invaluable in closing successful deals.'
Key clients
- DS Smith Packaging Hungary Kft.
- Skanska Property Hungary Kft.
- CPI Property Group
- Al Habtoor Group
- Groupama Immobilier
- Ares Management (former GLP)
- Manova Partners GmbH (former MACQUARIE / GLL)
- Codic
- eMAG Magyarország Kft.
- SEIREN
- GTC
Work highlights
Advised DS Smith on the strategic acquisition of key operational real estate in Győr, Hungary.
Advised CPI Property Group, the commercial real estate owners and operator, on the sale of a retail portfolio in Hungary to Unione Group.
Advising Hungarian Football Association (Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség – MLSZ) on the expansion of its central football academy training centre.
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Practice head
Judit Kővári; Marcell Szőnyi
Other key lawyers
Rita Várnagy; Zsombor Frankó; Anna Gerendás