Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
Ranked Individuals
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The Bird & Bird Budapest office is a market leader in banking & finance and capital markets in Hungary.
The team gained outstanding experience through their representation of foreign investors and financiers, significant Hungarian companies, as well as financial institutions in a wide variety of financing matters.
The lawyers at Bird & Bird have extensive knowledge in solving complex problems arising in the financial sector and offer a full range of legal services to the clients to ensure the success of their transactions. The expertise of the team in a variety of banking and financing transactions, provide clients with high quality legal advisory and consulting services, especially in the following areas:
· acquisition and project financing
· balance sheet funding
· restructuring of existing financings
· debt settlement
· industry-specific due diligences
· enforcing collateral
· examination of regulatory issues including banking and data protection, as well as other areas of banking law.
Capital Markets is one of the Budapest office's core practice areas and the team is involved in the region’s most significant transactions. The office has a leading capital markets practice representing clients in a broad range of matters:
· public and private issuance of shares and debt- and equity-linked securities
· high-yield debt securities
· convertible securities
· hybrid securities
· public purchase offerings
· green bond issuances
· IPO and delisting
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The team at Bird & Bird is adept in the financing of projects and real estate acquisitions. The law firm advises borrowers and lenders on amendments to credit facility agreements. The team offers additional expertise in debt refinancing matters, as well as capital markets mandates, including assisting with the private placement of bonds.
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The team at Bird & Bird advised JSC Rietumu Banka, a major Latvian investment bank, on the refinancing of the existing bond debt of European Lingerie Group.
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The Budapest team at Bird & Bird is known for being diligent and committed. The lawyers provide us with accurate, comprehensive information and exceptional client service on every case.
Bird & Bird's team deeply understands our needs and the complexities of the legal landscape. We are consistently impressed by its clear communication and proactive approach.
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Konrád Siegler is as a highly regarded lawyer in the field of Hungarian capital markets matters. He frequently advises clients on the placement of bonds and listings on the Hungarian stock exchange.
Konrád Siegler is a top adviser.
Konrád is a seasoned key partner for all sorts of complicated and sensitive legal matters.
Gábor Szabó is well placed to advise clients on a rage of capital markets matters, including establishment of shares, share transfers and capital increases.
Gábor Szabó is a strong value-adding partner in any deal.
Csongor Tompa is recognised for his experience handling a range of banking and finance transactions, including acquisition and project finance.
Csongor Tompa's strategic insight and unparalleled command of even the most complex legal issues are a rare combination.
Csongor's accessible and easy-going approach is a significant asset to us. He has an excellent eye for detail, and his deep understanding of the law is indisputable.
Tamás Simon assists both banks and borrowers with amendments to credit facility agreements, as well as real estate and project finance mandates.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Capital Markets
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Csongor Tompa
Head of Department
Csongor Tompa
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