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Kinstellar

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary


Kinstellar

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Corporate and M&A

We handle the most significant M&A andcorporate deals in Emerging Europe and Central Asia.

Kinstellar's highly experienced team can help you to successfully negotiate acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, restructurings, mergers, spin-offs and public takeovers and can steer you through the full range of IPO issues. We bring in-depth understanding of your business objectives together with on-the-ground knowledge of local markets to deliver results.

We are experts at implementing cross-border transactions and provide timely, clear, commercially focused advice based on deep knowledge, real experience and the right networks to move faster and bring deals together. Our team has advised on both the buyer’s and seller’s side of numerous M&A transactions for strategic and financial investors across the region. This experience, coupled with our ability to offer M&A and corporate advice together with private equity and capital markets specialists,makes us unique in the region.

Our work covers a broad spectrum of industrysectors for some of the largest investors in the region, including in areassuch as:

  • acquisitions and disposals
  • takeovers and mergers
  • private equity
  • corporate reorganisations, mergers and spin-offs
  • foreign direct investment
  • joint ventures
  • management buyouts
  • privatisations
  • distressed and special situations
  • corporate governance

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Hungary

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kinstellar offers a robust corporate practice that represents clients in multi-jurisdictional transactions, often acting alongside the law firm's other offices. The team advises on both acquisitions and divestments, frequently in the banking and energy sectors. Team members also have experience in joint venture agreements, venture capital investments and post-acquisition integration mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Kinstellar acted for Nestlé on its sale of the BOCI Chocolate brand in Hungary to Cerbona.

Strengths

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  • The team stand out for their client-focused approach, strong negotiation skills and prompt communication.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the team's hands-on mentality and excellent responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team are exceptionally responsive and always by our side, ready to help.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Kinstellar think collaboratively with the client and take a client-focused approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gábor Gelencsér
    Band 3Gábor Gelencsér

    Gábor Gelencsér

    Gábor Gelencsér advises clients on acquisitions and purchase agreements, as well as assisting with divestments. He acts on corporate restructuring mandates and has a number of clients from the banking and energy industries.
    • Gábor Gelencsér is characterised by his excellent advice and collaboration. Working with him feels effortless.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Gábor Gelencsér provides excellent support throughout transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Gábor Gelencsér is a very business-focused lawyer who always protects the client's interests during tough negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Gábor's advice is not only legally sound but also commercially realistic, which is crucial for us in a fast-moving industry.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Gábor Gelencsér shows in-depth legal knowledge and expertise, strategic thinking and exceptionally strong negotiation skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 5Ákos Nagy
    Band 5Ákos Nagy

    Ákos Nagy

    Ákos Nagy assists clients with M&A and joint venture agreements and also advises on restructurings.

    • Ákos Nagy is an outstanding adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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