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Our Real Estate team in Budapest has a deep and wide-ranging understanding of the fundamentals of property law and the real estate market, and plays a significant part in advancing ideas and practice throughout the industry. Our representation of a broad spectrum of clients including investors, lenders, developers, retailers, hoteliers, contractors, the government or joint ventures between the public and private sectors, provides you with a breadth and depth of industry expertise that can be utilized to handle any type of real estate matter.


We apply our extensive experience to issues as wide ranging as the reform of planning and zoning policy, the application of environmental initiatives to existing buildings and future developments (including the allocation of incentives and responsibilities between owners and occupiers), the delivery of infrastructure, regeneration and cost savings through public-private partnerships, and the tax efficient structuring of investment vehicles. In a challenging market, our extensive knowledge of the wider real estate industry supports strategy and tactics in the face of insolvency and debt restructuring.


Our team works closely with colleagues who focus on other areas such as M&A, corporate, employment, litigation, finance and public procurement.

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Real Estate - Hungary

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Dentons has a highly esteemed real estate offering in Hungary, advising both domestic and multinational investors on the sale and acquisition of real estate assets. Clients benefit from the law firm's broad network of offices during multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm often assists with matters involving office, residential and logistics assets. The team additionally represents clients in every stage of real estate development projects, including working with the law firm's well-regarded banking department on financing aspects. The lawyers are also well equipped to handle lease agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons advised the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) in several aspects of their football academy training centre expansion.

Strengths

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The team shows a high level of ability to handle difficult situations. They are always ready to come up with reasonable arguments in negotiations. There was no situation when we were left behind.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

They consistently demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the local real estate landscape, which allows them to anticipate issues, propose pragmatic solutions, and guide the process with confidence.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

They are always there for us to help navigate very complex and time-critical issues. They gave us clear, practical advice and kept everything on track, which gave us real peace of mind.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

What really sets the Dentons Budapest Real Estate team apart is how closely they work with us. They are responsive, pragmatic, and always look for solutions that make commercial sense.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The Dentons real estate department is a bright team with extensive experience in a variety of real estate matters, including dealing with international matters and foreign stakeholders.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Judit Kővári
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Judit Kővári
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Maintaining her position at the forefront of the Hungarian real estate market, Judit Kővári advises clients on the sale and acquisition of landmark office buildings. She also assists international clients with planning and permitting issues as part of real estate development projects.

Judit Kővári has all the necessary skills and knowledge we needed for negotiations. She knows our requirements and main priorities and leads the legal negotiations accordingly.

Her deep legal expertise, combined with her commercial mindset, allows her to approach matters strategically. She understands the nuances of the market and the practical needs of a business like ours.

She is practical, conducts legal negotiations with maximum consideration for business aspects, and her expertise and negotiation skills have helped us through even the most difficult situations.

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Marcell Szőnyi
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Marcell Szőnyi
Head of Real Estate
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Band 2

Marcell Szőnyi advises domestic and foreign investors on office, retail and greenfield transactions. He is also recognised by peers for his work in business development.

Marcell Szőnyi as partner brings a lot of experience and know-how.

Szőnyi was really instrumental in settling the complex agreements in this very sophisticated arrangement. He provided valued legal advice in sophisticated issues throughout the project.

Our experience in working alongside Szőnyi for this transaction was very successful.

Marcell Szőnyi showed vast real estate experience when he worked with us.

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Rita Várnagy
Rita Várnagy
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Rita Várnagy assists clients with transactional real estate matters, including portfolio sales and acquisitions. She also advises on commercial development projects.

Rita Várnagy is experienced and courteous, always ready for the task, quick to react and solution-oriented.

What truly sets Várnagy apart is her combination of deep legal knowledge and strong commercial acumen. She understands not just the legal framework, but the business drivers behind each decision.

Rita Várnagy plays an important role in our negotiations. She is very diligent, precise and has strong legal knowledge.

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Judit Kővári
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Marcell Szőnyi
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