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Competition/Antitrust

Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary

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Competition/Antitrust - Hungary

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS remains one of the top competition law practices in Hungary on the back of strong activity in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and possible unfair commercial practices, as well as representing clients in challenges to authority decisions. The team has further experience in merger control filings and the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented OTP Bank in an investigation into an alleged cartel.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a very large and efficient competition law team, so it is very smooth to work with the firm.

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  • It is a well-prepared and effective team that can find the right person to handle all relevant aspects of the matter.

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  • We appreciate the team's very good communication and drafting skills.

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  • CMS Hungary has a very good understanding of business and commercial aspects in competition matters, which largely helps them in handling complex issues in a business-oriented and effective way.

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  • CMS Hungary has a good understanding and command of complex competition issues, focusing on both legal and business aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Szabolcs Szendrő
    Szabolcs Szendrő

    Szabolcs Szendrő

    Szabolcs Szendrő regularly represents clients in investigations into alleged cartels, resale price maintenance and unfair commercial practices, as well as appeals against authority decisions. He has further experience in merger control filings and the competition law compliance aspects of distribution schemes and franchise agreements.

    • Szabolcs Szendrő is a very experienced and efficient colleague.

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    • Szabolcs Szendrő has a strong theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience in competition matters.

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    • He has a good understanding on both legal and business aspects, which helps him in focusing on the client's needs and in providing practical and useful advice.

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