Department profile
CMS

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Hungary

Share profile

CMS

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Dispute Resolution - Hungary

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS has an outstanding disputes team with experience assisting major companies with international and domestic cases. The team handles the full range of disputes, representing clients in civil and criminal litigation. The practice is additionally recognised for its expertise in international arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards. It advises clients from a wide range of industries and is notably active in the banking, telecommunications and aviation sectors. Renowned for its handling of construction litigation, CMS also advises on disputes relating to public procurement.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at CMS acted for Esterhazy Privatstiftung on proceedings against the Hungarian state and the Hungarian Museum of Applied Arts and pertaining to the ownership of 15th century artefacts known as the 'Fraknó Treasure'.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS's key strengths lie in rigorous case analysis, persuasive drafting with strong narratives and a comprehensive strategic approach.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • CMS has vast experience in commercial litigation combined with very high professional skills and attention to all aspects of the case.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • CMS lawyers have an excellent ability to provide support in complex cases in a really understandable way.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • CMS’s responsiveness, strategic thinking and clear communication consistently add value, even in the most challenging proceedings.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • The team at CMS is focused on the real issues and being practical and pragmatic.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Zsolt Okányi
    Zsolt Okányi

    Zsolt Okányi

    As CMS's global head of dispute resolution, Zsolt Okányi demonstrates strong expertise in both litigation and arbitration in the pharmaceutical and construction sectors. He is also well versed in complex banking and contractual disputes, as well as representing clients in criminal proceedings. He also acts as an arbitrator.

    • Zsolt Okányi has done a wonderful job at building up the litigation team at CMS.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Zsolt Okányi is very sharp, a quick thinker and solution oriented. He is absolutely brilliant.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Zsolt Okányi's strategic insight and adept problem-solving capabilities enable effective navigation of complex legal challenges.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Zsolt Okányi is very experienced leader and excellent communicator. He is utterly engaged, always ready to think creatively and strategizing together with the client.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Zsolt Okányi can quickly and effectively grasp the essence of the case, and he has the ability of elaborating a complex solution for the issue.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Péter Bibók
    Péter Bibók

    Péter Bibók

    Péter Bibók assists clients with a variety of litigation cases. He acts on construction disputes, trade mark infringement cases and damages claims.

    • Péter Bibók is extremely flexible and client-friendly, it is very easy to reach him. He always focuses on long-term, complex solutions for clients.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Péter Bibók is smart, focused and solution-oriented.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Péter Bibók is an all-round excellent and reliable lawyer.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Péter Bibók is a very experienced litigator, engaged and no situation can surprise him.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Péter Bibók has incredible analytical skills.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at CMS (3)

Hungary

Members

Provided by CMS

CMS has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership