CMS’s tax practice combines industry-specific expertise across finance, tobacco, insurance, real estate and construction, energy, TMT and aviation with a comprehensive range of tax specialisms. The team advises on VAT, income taxes, disputes, fraud, transfer pricing and special taxes, as well as cutting-edge corporate and virtual power purchase agreements in Hungary’s electricity market. Practice head Eszter Kálmán is highly regarded for her broad expertise in Hungarian tax law, international tax structuring, VAT and excise tax matters. The practice also stands out for its capability to handle complex, high-stakes tax disputes and regulatory challenges.
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‘Instead of stock answers, the CMS tax team tries to understand the details of our business and the circumstances of the actual question. Based on this deep understanding, they always provide detailed and solid arguments to support their opinion.’
‘Eszter Kálmán has a deep understanding of both our business and connected tax/legal matters.’
‘They are approachable and give accurate, straightforward answers to the questions asked.’
The team is very hands-on and knowledgeable. They provided regular updates and were transparent on all matters. The team was open to working with other locally appointed tax advisors and collaborated effectively without any issues.’
‘They are transparent and straightforward. They always acted professionally.’
'The attorneys and practitioners at the CMS tax team are not only interested in practice but they are also heavily involved in research, conference participation and academia. They are excellent because they have this wide focus on tax and they are interested in everything.'
'Eszter Kálmán is very knowledgeable, she answers very quickly, she is brief, hard-working and precise. It is always a pleasure to work with her.'
Key clients
- ALDI
- Booster Capital
- Chemaxon
- Commerzbank
- Instructure Hungary
- Marriott Hotels
- MOL
- OTP Mobil
- Partner in Pet Food
- Primark
Work highlights
Advised Primark during its expansion into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), culminating in the successful opening of its flagship store in Budapest, providing comprehensive tax law advice, and ensuring a smooth and efficient entry into the Hungarian market.
Advised Partner in Pet Food Hungária, the European pet food company, regarding the tax aspects of the acquisition and integration into the group of Hungarian pet food snack manufacturer, Kollmax Kft.
Advised Qvantum Energie AB, a Swedish producer of tailor-made heat pumps, in the acquisition of the Electrolux production facility and business in Hungary, supporting the client with advice on cash subsidy issues, available tax incentives, as well as various tax structuring issues related to the acquisition of the site.
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Practice head
Eszter Kálmán