CERHA HEMPEL
CERHA HEMPEL Dezsö & Partners is the Hungarian arm of leading Austrian firm CERHA HEMPEL. The Budapest branch, which dates back to the 1990s, has a team of around 30 legal professionals and is part of a network of offices that also encompasses branches in Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania and the Slovak Republic.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises borrowers and lenders in financing transactions and has experience in banking, project development deals and domestic and cross-border M&A deals.
Key clients
The firm's clients include Cisco Systems, DiscoverIE Group, Sonepar Group, Telenor, MÁV Magyar Államvasutak, Nemzeti Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő, Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő, Erste Goup Bank, Omnibus Hungária, Osmotica Pharmaceuticals, Tungsram Operations, Allianz, Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich, Infogroup and Ober Lízing.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, project development deals and M&A deals.
In banking the firm worked in financing, financial restructuring, project finance and banking deals for clients connected with the lighting, investment, pharmaceutical, automotive, real estate fund, PPP service provider, banking, and leasing sectors.
In project development the firm worked on project development and project procurement for clients connected with transport, government and public policy, construction and materials and automotive sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on asset acquisitions, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments for mostly buyers connected with technology and communications, transport,
industrials, and manufacturing sectors.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Erste Group Bank banking deal with Feneberg Group
MÁV Magyar Államvasutak €113 million
public procurement
Nemzeti Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő €851 million railway
public procurement
Tungsram Operations banking deal with the Hungarian Export-Import Bank
Volánbusz joint venture with MVM Mobiliti
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2020/2021)
M&A
"Responsiveness, quality of work."
Zita Albert
"Availability, quality of work and solution oriented."
Lakatos Köves & Partners
Based in Budapest,
Lakatos,
Köves and Partners is an independent local firm established in 1991. As one of the larger firms on the Hungarian market, it employs 37 lawyers, including nine partners.
The firm is experienced and active on high-end deals across all areas covered by the rankings. It often acts on behalf of international firms who do not have a local subsidiary and has an expertise in the telecoms industry.
The capital markets team is known for its work in sovereign bond issues,
securitisations, IPOs,
derivatives and green bonds issues.
The M&A group has a strong offering, advising buyers and sellers in a range of industries. It is active in cross-border joint ventures and acquisitions and is active in telecommunications, real estate and energy.
Projects advice ranges from assisting energy companies in development of solar, nuclear and geothermal power. In addition, the team is active in aviation, transportation infrastructure and real estate.
Key clients of the firm include Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, UniCredit, Citibank, BNP Paribas, Bank of America/Jabil, Crédit Agricole, HSBC, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Société Générale, Morgan Stanley, ING Bank, Hungarian Development Bank (MFB), Credit Suisse Group, Blackstone,
GE Capital Aviation Financing and
CarVal Investors.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“They have a very good understanding of the market standards in and outside of Hungary and are very well placed to advise on cross-border deals. The team is highly responsive and meets all deadlines, no matter how ambitious they are. Their advice is well balanced and provides all required details without providing too much theoretical background.”
“LKT was responsive, knowledgeable and professional. They were
true partners throughout the deal.”
Rátky and Partners
Established in 2000, Rátky and Partners is a full-service firm, based in Budapest. It employs 11 lawyers, including three partners.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on project development work particularly within the mining and energy sectors.
Key clients
Key clients include Photon Energy Group, SOLEK Group and Mátra Power Plant.
Research period review: 31st edition (2020 / 2021)
Over the research period the firm provided Hungarian legal counsel to energy and power companies on ongoing projects.
Allen & Overy Kádár Ügyvédi Iroda
Allen & Overy is a British magic circle firm, with an international network that includes offices in 31 jurisdictions. The Hungarian branch of the firm was established in 1993, based in Budapest and employs eight lawyers including one partner.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong offering across financial and corporate law; however, it has a focus on debt capital markets, particularly with local securities law, as well as cross-border financing and acquisitions.
The banking and finance offering from the firm advises on large and complex project finance transactions
M&A is a strong area for the firm, where it advises in cross-border transactions, advising both buyers and sellers. The team assists strategic and private equity deals.
Key clients
The firm worked with several local and international banks, such as UniCredit Bank Hungary, CIB Bank, Raiffeisen Bank and International Investment Bank. It also worked with listed companies like Mol, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing and Masterplast.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Capital markets
"Allen & Overy in Hungary was professional in any and all manner."
"Quick, timely responses, professionalism, client-focused, deep knowledge of industry, country."
Bán S Szabó Rausch & Partners
Established in 1997,
Bán S
Szabó Rausch & Partners was formed out of a reorganisation of the Budapest office of Shearman & Sterling. It is a member of the IBLC legal network.
In terms of M&A work, the firm is active in local transactions and serves as local counsel in multi-jurisdictional deals as well. The firm has experience in sectors like telecommunications, manufacturing,
agriculture and public infrastructure.
Key clients of the firm include Vodafone, Vantage Towers, National Infrastructure Developing and Inter Tan-Ker Group.
Client Feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Our main partner is
Balázs Unger, who is a positive, helpful person with good business acumen and who is able to provide pragmatic solutions.”
BDO Legal Jókay & Partners
BDO Jókay Law Office is the Hungarian office of the multinational law firm network BDO. It is a part of a network of 162 countries across the globe.
Focusses / specialisms
The banking and finance team assists clients in Hungarian aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. In particular it has experience establishing new banking entities in Hungary.
Debt capital markets is an active area for the firm, where it advises bond issuers in the preparation and issuance of new bond issues, as well as providing advice through all stages of transactions.
The M&A team advises local and international clients in Hungarian aspects of cross-border transactions. It provides advice in several sectors including life sciences, technology and manufacturing on both the buy side and sale sides.
Key clients
Notable clients include Takarékbank, LIBRA Internet Bank, Finstar Financial Group and Master Good.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
M&A
"Fast and clear reaction, explanation of the declaration."
"The law firm usually gives well-grounded advice, which means at the same time high legal professionality and good understanding of business and client needs. Pricing is also very competitive, in particular if compared to the international law firms."
Bird & Bird
Siegler Bird & Bird is a full-service international
law firm founded in 1846.
The Budapest office is among 29 office locations around the world and is
led by
Konrád Siegler.
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the banking, energy, industrials and manufacturing sectors.
Key clients of the firm include
Erste Bank, Hungarian Export-Import Bank, Hungarian Development Bank, UniCredit Bank, MOL, ING Bank, Commerzbank, Alteo, Flextronics and the Wallis Group.
bpv Jádi Nemeth
bpv Jádi Németh is a Hungarian full-service law firm based in
Budapest.
The firm has a particular focus on
project development, M&A and banking and finance services.
Key clients of the firm include
Legrand, Zeus Packaging Group,
De’Longhi, EAA Oil, Schmitz
Cargobull, Vaillant, BP, Mercedes Benz,
Tehra, Krone, Under Armour and LEAS.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Always proposing new solutions to face every day's issues.”
“Quick understanding of complex projects and
bpv Jádi Németh provides legal advice also
taking into consideration the business needs and state-of-the art solutions.”
Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm
Deloitte, a “big four” accountancy firm, has an international professional services and legal network. In Hungary,
Deloitte Legal
Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm is based in Budapest, where it employs more than
25 lawyers, including seven partners.
The firm
is most active in the banking sector where it advises on project financing and the acquisition and sale of NPL (non-performing loan) portfolios.
Its M&A offering advises on
cross-border transactions for buy side and
sell side clients. In addition, it is active in private equity transactions and joint ventures.
The capital markets work for the firm includes full advice to issuers in regard to public offerings and issues of bonds. It has experience working on sustainable bond frameworks and asset-backed securities.
Key clients of the firm include
K&H Bank, Lendorg,
KelerGroup, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, National Bank of Hungary, VÖRÖSKŐ
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Portfolion Group, Veolia Group and
Indotek Group.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“The deal brought many tough issues; Deloitte Legal were always available to discuss those and always had many great, feasible options for possible solutions. They invented the final deal structure which nicely covered all risks but kept the motivation of the sellers to stay and perform to their maximum.”
“Very professional, helpful and business-oriented team of advisers.”
Dentons Réczicza
Réczicza Dentons
Europe formed out of a move of White & Case equity partners Istvan Reczicza, Rob Irving and Edward Keller moving to
Dentons in 2015. Dentons is an international firm, with a network in more than 75 jurisdictions, with a presence in Hungary for over two decades. Its office in Budapest employs an excellent team of lawyers and partners.
The firm is strong across all areas of financial and corporate law, though has a particular expertise in banking and project work, particularly project financing.
Capital markets advice ranges from complex bond issues to IPOs and structured finance drafting and issue.
The projects offering stands out in the energy sector, where it has led on many solar projects.
The M&A team is strong in key areas like technology, media, finance, healthcare and energy. It advises buyers and sellers on private equity and strategic transactions that are mostly cross-border.
Key clients of the firm include
EBRD, UniCredit Bank, K&H Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, MKB Bank, ING Bank, CIB Bank,
Erste Bank,
Affidea, BNP Paribas, ENGIE, Optima Investments, PPF Group,
PineBridge Investments, Vascular Venture, Volpi Capital and 4iG.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“They worked very closely with us to make sure that our deal is not only legally clear but also solid from a business perspective.”
DLA Piper Hungary
DLA Piper Hungary is a global firm with offices in more than
40 jurisdictions. In Hungary, the firm operates in cooperation with
Posztl,
Nemescsói,
Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm, which is based in Budapest. The office there employs 48 lawyers including 10 partners.
The firm’s banking offering provides a full range of services and assists groups of banks in trade financing and syndicated cross-border lending.
The firm is strong in transactional work, focusing primarily on M&A and banking, particularly in cross-border deals and the real estate sector.
Active in capital markets, the department advises issuers of green bonds, complex bond issues, IPOs, share buy-backs and private placements.
The firm is strong in infrastructure and energy-related projects advice. It assists clients in renewables deals, social infrastructure, transportation and nuclear energy projects.
The firm advised a range of banks, including
Erste, UniCredit, Raiffeisen, OTP Bank, Hungarian
Eximbank, MFB, Deutsche
Pfandbriefbank,
Gránit Bank, MVM (MVM Hungarian Electricity), KDB and Standard Chartered Bank.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Deep knowledge of the subject matter, business-minded approach, availability.”
“Wide knowledge and experience
in the field of electricity and gas distribution.”
D'Ornano Partners
D'Ornano Partners is an international
law firm based in Budapest lead by founder François
d’Ornano.
The firm has a particular focus on
corporate and M&A deals.
Key clients of the firm include
Orange,
Groupama, Auchan
Group, Crédit Agricole, Servier, Egis,
Nhood,
GSE and
LDC.
Client Feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Reactive, pragmatic and available. Affordable rates. Good negotiation skills.”
“The team has a good sense and understanding of business, which enables them to provide pragmatic and ready-to-implement solutions.”
Erdos • Partners
Erdos
• Partners formed in 2020 out of the departure of several managing partners and department heads from the Deloitte Hungary legal team.
The banking and financial department provides advice to borrowers and lenders in complex transactions. It advises in project finance, loans and refinancing agreements.
The capital markets team has experience in IPOs, capital markets compliance matters and investment services.
The projects
offering brings with it experience in renewable energy and project agreements, including power purchase agreements and EPCs. The team also assists on project management matters including contracts and legal due diligence for projects.
Key clients of the firm include CIB Bank,
Erste Bank Hungary, Hell
Energy
Group, Greencells Group, Cordia Group, K&H Bank, Futureal Group,
Envie Hungary,
Redside Investments - NOVA Green Energy SICAV, Photon Energy Group and Carbon Group Austria.
Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori
Established in 1992,
Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Firm is an independent full-service firm, based in Budapest. It employs an expert team of lawyers, including six partners, and is part of the Advoc legal network, which connects the firm to
more than 90 independent law firms worldwide.
The firm is active across corporate and financial law, with a penchant for financing and financial services regulatory work. Its banking practice is experienced in matters ranging from fintech to assisting banks
in developing new products and bond
programmes.
The capital markets team often assists banks in all aspects related to issuing bonds. The firm also works with financial institutions like investment funds and real estate development funds.
Corporate and M&A work for the firm includes public and strategic transactions, where it is very active with companies in the finance, banking and insurance sectors.
Key clients of the firm include Raiffeisen, Generali, Goldman Sachs, Erste Bank, UniCredit Bank, Sberbank, K&H Bank,
Gránit Bank,
MagNet Bank, Citibank,
Banif Plus, Banco Primus, OTP,
Kinizsi Bank, Magyar
Takarék Bank,
Polgári Bank, Duna
Takarék Bank,
Factofrance, BNP Paribas,
Amundi and
Quanti.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Agile, quick, responsive, they always approach every task with a very positive and helpful attitude, they represent us with the highest proficiency, and should it come to a trial they always win the case for us.”
Hegymegi-Barakonyi & Fehérváry Baker McKenzie
Established in 1949,
Baker McKenzie is a US firm with an international network that includes offices in 46 jurisdictions. The Czech branch of the firm was established in 1993, based in Prague, and employs 28 professionals.
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency deals. The firm has strong connections with local and international banks, giving its banking practice an edge.
The banking practice advises clients
on refinancing, acquisition financing, complex
loans and innovative loans.
Capital markets work for the firm includes equity offerings, de-listings,
securities and IPOs.
The restructuring and insolvency department represents local and international clients in insolvency proceedings, financial restructuring and corporate restructurings.
Key clients of the firm include
PKO Bank Polski, MOL Group, PKN
Orlen, MVM, Swiss Post and Embracer Group.
HP Legal | Hajdu & Partners
HP Legal Hajdu & Partner Law Office was established in 2008. It is an independent law firm based out of Budapest. While it does not have any international offices, the firm is a member of new circle international firm network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is known for its work in banking and finance matters.
The banking and finance team assists in project and acquisition finance matters within the financial services and real estate sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients for the firm include Hungarian Development Bank, K&H Bank, International Investment Bank and Takarékbank, OTP Bank, MKB Bank, Budapest Free Port Logistics, KÉSZ Holding, Kopaszi Gát, Market Asset Management, Budapest Bank and Eximbank.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance matters.
In banking and finance the firm worked on project finance, acquisition finance and real estate matters for clients connected with the financial services.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Hungarian Development Bank€25 million project finance of a solar power plant
K&H Bank €5 million deal acquisition of a management buyout
Jalsovszky
Established in 2005,
Jalsovszky Law Firm is an independent business-focused firm, based in Budapest. It employs 18 lawyers, including three partners. It is a member of the International Lawyers Network.
The firm has notable banking and finance and M&A capacities. Banking work includes the sale and acquisition of non-performing loans, project finance, debt restructuring and other complex financings.
The firm can advise companies
on bond issues, investment funds in foundation and termination and promissory notes.
Key clients of the firm include
PortfoLion, being part of OTP Group, Hold Fund Manager,
Diófa Fund Manager,
Intrum Justitia,
BorsodChem, Doktor24 Group,
Reditus Equity,
Széchenyi Tőkealapok, Hydro Extrusion, Luma Automation and Euroventures.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Fast, reliable, active senior involvement, highly professional, commercial-minded (as opposed to bureaucratic), creative, customer-focused.”
“They are extremely diligent, quick to respond and offer
creative solutions.”
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda
is a Czech firm with a
pan-European network, born out of Linklaters’ exit from the region. The Hungarian office was established in 2000, based in Budapest, and employs 34 lawyers including seven partners.
The firm is well known for its financing experience, particularly in large
cross-border loans and project financing, though
it also has strong capacities in project development, where it advises in the energy industry.
The firm advises foreign banks and financial institutions in local aspects of bond issues and advises syndicates of banks as bookrunners on
bond issues. The team is also active in equity capital markets, where it assists clients in IPOs, secondary offerings and private placements.
The firm is known for its cross-border M&A capabilities, where it advises local and international clients. The firm has strong sector work advising buyers and sellers in energy and real estate, private equity, technology, telecommunications and finance.
Key clients of the firm include
Citigroup, Barclays,
BofA Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan, Bank of China, OTP, UniCredit,
Erste, Raiffeisen, K&H/KBC, Deutsche Bank, ING, UBS,
Takarékbank, MFB Hungarian Development Bank, Marubeni Corporation, MVM Group, MET Group,
China Central and Eastern Europe Investment Cooperation Fund,
Creandum, Genesis Capital, CITIC Capital Holdings,
Towerbrook Capital Partners, SINO-CEEF Capital Management, Oaktree Capital Management and HBK Europe Management.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Great cooperation and strong professional attitude.”
Moore Legal Kovács
Moore Legal
Kovács is a Hungarian
boutique law firm based in Budapest.
The firm has a particular focus on banking, capital markets and M&A deals.
Key clients of the firm include
MKB Bank,
Noble Corporation,
MFB Magyar
Fejlesztési Bank, City of Kecskemét (Hungary), Investment Fund of the City of
Kecskemét,
Hiventures,
R34DY, Noble Drilling,
MET Group and
Futureal Group.
Client Feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Strong attention to client perspectives. Profound experience in M&A legal topics. Great
people from junior to senior lawyers.”
Nagy és Trócsányi
Nagy & Trócsányi is among the largest independent firms in the Hungarian market. The firm is known and has been present in the market since 1991. It has been part of the large global law firm network Lex Mundi since 2002. For a number of years, Latham & Watkins has used the firm in a number of banking and finance mandates.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is traditionally strong in M&A and its banking and finance practice benefits from its work related to real estate, corporate projects, mergers and acquisitions, credit facility and collaterals agreements and restructuring. The firm often advises multinational corporations, as well as advising major commercial banks.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include OTP Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, Sberbank Hungary, Erste Bank Hungary, Scania, DAF Trucks, Booking.com, Hungarian National Asset management, Hungarian Post, Amphenol and DDB Budapest.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance and M&A matters.
In banking and finance markets, the firm worked in financial regulatory services deals for clients connected with automotive and toil and gas sectors.
In M&A markets, the firm worked on private acquisitions connected with technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Houthoff sale and purchase of an international company
DDB Budapest sale transaction of 100% of its stake
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
"They are very responsive and are problem solvers. If there is anything we need we get a quick answer."
M&A
"Flexible in thought, efficient, knowledgeable and client focused."
Csaba Pigler
"He is very responsive and follows up with us if we have a deadline to meet. Has good advice."
Oppenheim
Oppenheim is a Hungarian full-service
law firm based in Budapest.
The firm has a particular focus on
real estate and M&A deals.
Key clients of the firm include Skanska, Immofinanz, Lone Star,
Triuva, ZFP Investments, AEW,
Codic, Prime Group,
Wing, KKH Property Investors, Raiffeisen Real Estate Fund, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer,
Inditex, Continental, E2 and
Uniqa.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Excellent drafting capabilities, outstanding negotiation skills and business acumen.”
“Calm, accurate, firm legal background knowledge, deep understanding of their customers, fast and reliable, always available, very good and creative communication skills.”
Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells, an international firm with a network including offices in 26 jurisdictions, operates in Hungary in association with
Partos & Noblet. The office, based in Budapest, employs an expert team of partners and lawyers.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is well versed in financial and corporate law, often working as local counsel in conjunction with its international network. It worked with a range of strategic and private equity clients.
The banking practice advises in refinancing and debt restructuring, cross border loans and other complex work for borrowers and lenders. The team also stands out for its work in fintech and project finance.
Key clients
The firm worked with notable private equity and venture capital funds, such as Revetas Capital, Oriens Fund, Danube Fund, JR AMC and FSCP, as well as banks like Goldman Sachs, Magyar Cetelem (part of BNP Paribas) and Hamburg Commercial Bank. The firm worked with strategic clients like Medicover, Labcorp and Gentherm.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
Partos & Noblet were capable of fully understanding our needs and advising us proactively throughout the whole process. Also, they were accessible 24/7 which was a great merit considering the time gap between Korea and Hungary. Furthermore, Partos & Noblet are very skilled in negotiating terms."
"Very good market knowledge, solid professional basis, quick reaction time, good understanding of the client's business, practical approach."
Investment funds: Private equity funds
They were helpful and unbiased during the process. They responded to our problems with quick and professional solutions."
Financial services regulatory
"All the lawyers are very knowledgeable and approach tasks with a pragmatic approach. The whole team are very friendly."
M&A
"Precise, creative, accessible."
Peterka & Partners
Peterka & Partners is a full-service firm with offices across the CEE region including Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia.
Focuses/ specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A work.
Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland
Sándor Szegedi Szent - Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland is the Hungarian branch of Eversheds, the global firm with 68 offices spread over 32 jurisdictions. The firm’s office is located in Budapest.
The firm has a lot of experience in cross-border M&A. It advises buyers and sellers, both local and international.
Key clients of the firm include
Reconomy (UK), PPD, Inflexion Private Equity Partners, DNV
Bíró, Autoliv and Oxygen Resort -
Cartour Europe.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Communicating clearly, acting in a timely manner, proactivity in case of known changes.”
Schoenherr Hetényi
Schoenherr is a full-service law firm with a footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The Budapest office joined Schoenherr in 2008 and is led by office managing partner
Kinga Hetényi.
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, debt capital markets and M&A deals. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the
travel, transport, food, aviation, automotive, energy, financial services, media,
technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Key clients of the firm include Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Erste Group, OTP Bank, Bain Capital Europe, DZ Bank, Deutsche Private Equity,
OTP Bank,
UniCredit Bank, BMW and Volta Group.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Responsiveness; solution-oriented.”
“Their communication skills are excellent, and they are responsive also after working hours. They provide high-standard legal advice in complex legal matters affecting various
fields of
law.”
Szecskay Attorneys At Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law is based in Budapest, Hungary.
The firm has a focus on banking and finance and M&A. In the banking space, the firm advises lenders in secured and unsecured financings. The firm also represents corporate borrowers. The firm’s practice has a significant presence in the agricultural, industrial manufacturing and services areas of the economy, from traditional processes right through to the highest state-of-the-art technologies, banking, insurance,
technology and telecommunications, automotive, oil and gas, industrials and manufacturing, construction and materials sectors.
Key clients include Bank of China, TA Associates/Netrisk Group, RapidMiner, Bank of Communications Frankfurt Branch, Syndicate of banks led by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Auchan, L'Oréal,
Reckitt Benckiser and FICL/Burger King.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“They are very responsive and very professional. They have a business approach to the issues. They are extremely flexible. I appreciate their proactivity a lot.”
“They are very fast and solution oriented. They give valuable legal advice with a high degree of commercial and financial understanding.”
Wolf Theiss
Wolf
Theiss is an Austrian firm with a network across
Central and
Eastern Europe, including offices in 13 countries. The Hungarian branch of the firm is based in Budapest where it employs 30 lawyers including four partners.
The firm is strong in energy project development work, as well as working on private equity M&A deals.
The banking and finance team assists clients
on loans, project finance, commercial
lending and regulatory advice. The firm assists both borrowers and lenders in cross-border transactions.
The firm’s projects offering has particular expertise in energy advice, assisting clients in renewables like solar and wind, as well as hydrocarbons like natural gas.
M&A work for the firm includes cross-border transactions, assisting both buyers and sellers. The team assists in private equity transactions, as well as strategic and public acquisitions.
Key clients include OTP Bank, BNP Paribas,
Equistone, Barclays Bank, UniCredit Bank Austria,
Erste Group Bank,
Enlight Renewable Energy,
Recom, 4iG and
Türk Telekom International.
Client
feedback:
32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Detailed, accurate approach and good interpretation of temporary laws
introduced because of Covid-19.”
“Responsiveness, good industry knowledge, problem-solving approach, timely clients' alerts.”
