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LKT has a leading Corporate/M&A practice, primarily advising a multinational client base on the issues they face, whether as newcomers to the Hungarian market, in relation to ongoing business or in relation to exits.

LKT advises clients on complex M&A and cross-border transactions, disposals, demergers, restructurings. In addition to transaction focused work, LKT provides general commercial and advisory work. LKT's enterprise-wide approach to corporate governance and corporate risk management helps boards to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape including competition & antitrust, tax, employment, data security, sectoral regulatory and compliance and investment risk management.

LKT's M&A group is supported by and works closely with other groups of the office (including Finance, Capital Markets, Litigation, Tax, Pensions, Employment, Real Estate, GDPR and Data Protection practices) in accordance with LKT's integrated one stop shop service approach.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Hungary

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lakatos, Köves & Partners is a well-reputed team mainly advising foreign investors and private equity houses on the acquisition and disposal of Hungarian assets, including via auction processes. The law firm also assists international clients with the establishment of new branches in Hungary and with market exits. The team acts on joint venture agreements, foreign direct investment regulations and corporate restructuring mandates. It is particularly popular with clients from the food and beverage sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Lakatos, Köves & Partners advised Vodafone on the sale of Vodafone Hungary to AiG Nyrt and Corvinus for EUR1.7 billion.

Strengths

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"Their advice is always on time and has sufficient detail."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"The team's expert and timely advice was crucial to successfully completing the transaction."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Richard Lock
E
Richard Lock
E
Eminent Practitioners

Richard Lock is a co-founder of the firm with a strong reputation in the Hungarian M&A market. He has notable experience assisting with transactions in a variety of sectors. He is UK-qualified.

"Richard Lock is very knowledgeable and approachable."

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Ádám Máttyus
4
Ádám Máttyus
4
Band 4

Ádám Máttyus has a broad practice, assisting clients with acquisitions, joint venture agreements and divestments. He also advises on regulations concerning foreign direct investments and assists international clients with the establishment of branches in Hungary. He has experience representing investment funds, as well as clients from the technology and energy sectors.

"Ádam Máttuus is very knowledgeable and commercially minded."

"He gave beneficial solutions to the client."

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Iván Sólyom
4
Iván Sólyom
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Department head Iván Sólyom climbs a tier up due to strong market support. He represents many blue-chip clients in cross-border acquisitions and sales, including via auction processes.

"Iván Sólyom is very reliable."

"He provided pragmatic advice and was highly responsive."

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Pál Rahóty
4
Pál Rahóty
4
Band 4

Pál Rahóty has experience assisting clients with acquisitions and sales.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Hungary

Corporate/M&A
Richard Lock
E
Richard Lock
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Ádám Máttyus
4
Ádám Máttyus
4
Band 4
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Iván Sólyom
4
Iván Sólyom
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
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Pál Rahóty
4
Pál Rahóty
4
Band 4
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Members

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Alekszej Dubalár

Balázs Fazakas

Botond Horváth

Csilla Bertha

Eszter Ritter

György Tóth

Iván Sólyom

Iván Sólyom

Head of Department

Judit Molnár

Kornél Dirner

Nóra Szigeti

Soma Schóber

Sára Darnót

Viktória Szilágyi

Zsolt Gyebrovszki

Éva Bognár

Industries

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Automotive

Energy

FMCG

Financial services

GDPR and data protection

Life sciences

Renewables

Telecommunication, media & technology

Transportation and logistics