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The Budapest Energy team is a leading advisor to the energy industry in Hungary, providing tailored business solutions to integrated power, oil and gas and service companies.

Our Energy team has valuable industry specific knowledge and employs regulatory expertise to structure, negotiate and execute complex cross-border and multi‑jurisdictional transactions. Our Energy lawyers have a well-established reputation for providing advice of the highest caliber on the most significant energy, M&A, project finance and infrastructure transactions to date in Hungary. We have been involved in notable projects relating to electric transmission and distribution; regulatory and transactional energy law; energy and power project financings; wholesale market transactions; renewable energy and infrastructure; oil and gas; municipal water and waste water; construction and engineering; transportation; and metals and mining.

Our familiarity with the market and our deep experience give us an edge as we continue to tackle some of the most challenging and complex energy transactions and regulatory matters in the Hungarian market.

Our strength in serving this global business is driven by the skills and experience of our team of industry specialists who regularly exceed client expectations.

Industries (12)

  • Upstream and downstream oil and gas
  • Nuclear power
  • Renewables and unconventional energy
  • Conventional generation
  • Transmission and distribution
  • Retail electricity and natural gas supply
  • Pipeline and maritime transportation
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil and gas trading
  • Energy market reform
  • Privatization of energy enterprises
  • Climate change regulations
  • Green hydrogen

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Projects & Energy - Hungary

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a well-established firm in projects for both public sector clients and energy companies. It is particularly experienced in nuclear power plant matters, including advising on EPC contracts and maintenance agreements. The law firm is also active in the renewable energy sector, advising on development projects and transactions, as well as on issues around green subsidies. Team members assist clients with energy trading matters and power purchase agreements, working alongside the firm's strong banking department on project financing matters.

Strengths

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  • One of the things I like about the energy team is that they see things from a client's perspective and they deliver more than expected.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • Dentons demonstrates an outstanding command of Hungary’s renewables regulatory landscape. It offers practical, business-first advice, outlining clear trade-offs and actionable options.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eszter Zádori
    Band 2Eszter Zádori

    Eszter Zádori

    Eszter Zádori is an esteemed lawyer who advises energy companies on power purchase agreements and regulatory matters.
    • Eszter Zádori is a very seasoned, experienced and client-oriented partner, who is truly capable of leading her practice group. She has a very deep technical and commercial understanding of the renewable energy sector.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
    • Ezster is extremely responsive and handles the most complex matters we have very well.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchHenriett Fekete
    Associates to watchHenriett Fekete

    Henriett Fekete

    Henriett Fekete advises on domestic and EU renewable‑energy regulatory frameworks, including licensing, subsidy schemes and compliance matters within the regulated energy market.

    • Henriett is a dedicated and experienced senior attorney, who is always very fast in understanding and resolving complex legal matters, may it be regulatory, contractual or financing.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope

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