Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
Ranked Individuals
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LKT has longstanding expertise and a specialized team to help clients to address the risks on all types of matters in this area, including: (i) obtaining clearances in challenging merger control proceedings (also working as coordinating counsel or part of a team in multijurisdictional filings); (ii) representing clients successfully in cartel investigation, dominance matters and compliance cases including unfair commercial practices and in state aid proceedings. LKT also provides pragmatic and business oriented advice for the daily market operations of clients and has had landmark successes in private enforcement litigation involving major multinationals.
Consistent with our extensive work for foreign investors, work on FDI screening has assumed great importance and we worked on some of the first transactions to be cleared through the new processes and are frequently advising foreign investors on whether the screening regime applies to their potential transactions. We have expertise with a large number of industries such as healthcare, telecoms, food, consumer electronics, logistics, financial and digital services, life sciences, real estate and construction, etc.
Eszter Ritter, Partner and Co-Head of the Competition team received acknowledgement from Who’s Who Legal (“WWL”): Thought Leaders Competition as the only woman in Hungary and Iván Sólyom, Partner and Co-Head of the Competition team is named leading individual in Competition by WWL.
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners acts on a broad range of competition law matters, from merger control filings to market inquiries and investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices and abuse of dominance. The law firm has further experience in competition law compliance mandates, particularly questions around distribution strategies.
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners represented GE Healthcare in a cartel investigation.
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The lawyers are eager to find a solution that is legally sound and tailored to the client's needs.
It is a very well organised team, with top lawyers. Even the firm's juniors seem to be capable of handling complex matters on their own.
The team's greatest strengths are its deep expertise, understanding of the Hungarian Authority's processes, responsiveness, and dedication. The team quickly go to the core of the legal problem.
We appreciate how the lawyers guide us through the various matters with a clear strategy and foresight, being fully conscious about our business needs.
Lakatos, Köves & Partners excels at providing competition law advice that is not only technically precise but also commercially realistic. The team is approachable, clear in its communication, and highly effective in guiding us through complex issues.
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Eszter Ritter has a broad competition law practice, encompassing merger control filings, market inquiries and investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices. She additionally assists with competition law compliance matters, including around distribution strategies.
Eszter Ritter consistently demonstrates profound expertise, unwavering dedication, and excellent responsiveness. We can always count on all aspects of the matter being thoroughly managed.
We appreciate her strategic thinking in our matters and her meticulous attention to the detail.
Eszter Ritter is a sharp and reliable lawyer, with excellent technical knowledge and a pragmatic, client-focused approach.
She is business oriented, well skilled and always ready to help.
She is really good. She is very responsive. She applies very high standards.
Iván Sólyom represents clients in sector inquiries and behavioural investigations, including into allegations of abuse of dominance. He has further experience in competition law compliance mandates, particularly around distribution agreements.
Beyond technical excellence, his reliability and dedication have earned the complete trust of our leadership team. Whether addressing urgent matters or guiding long-term legal strategy, Iván Sólyom always delivers sound, balanced, and business-oriented advice.
Iván Sólyom combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of our operations - helping us navigate complex regulatory challenges with confidence and clarity.
He has good business acumen.
Iván Sólyom has a sharp grasp of competition law and delivers clear, commercially-focused guidance on complex antitrust issues.
Head of Competition/Antitrust
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Ádám Máttyus
Balázs Vincze
Adrienn Mándoki
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