Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
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Our Corporate/M&A practice advises multinational companies, private equity investors, financial institutions, strategic investors and Hungarian businesses throughout the full corporate lifecycle. The team handles complex domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals, mergers, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, market entry projects and corporate governance matters, as well as providing ongoing commercial and corporate advice.
We have particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional and FDI-sensitive transactions, including investments in regulated and strategically important sectors. Our clients operate across a broad range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, financial services, energy, technology, telecommunications, consumer goods, retail, food and real estate.
Recent highlights include advising Indotek Group on its acquisition of the remaining stake in Auchan Hungary from Auchan Retail International and advising Green Factory on the Hungarian aspects of its acquisition of Eisberg from Bell Food Group.
Led by Iván Sólyom, the team works closely with the firm’s Banking & Finance, Competition, Employment, Real Estate, Tax, Data Protection and Dispute Resolution practices. This integrated approach enables us to provide coordinated, practical and commercially focused advice on transactions involving multiple legal disciplines and international stakeholders.
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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.
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners advised Groupe BPCE on its acquisition of Société Générale Equipment Finance to create BPCE Equipment.
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners is a team of highly knowledgeable and business-minded lawyers.
Lakatos, Köves & Partners provides technically sound advice that is pragmatic and keeps the business objectives in mind.
We value the team for their well-established experience, high-level negotiation skills and strict adherence to deadlines.
They stand out for their in-depth knowledge and commercial acumen.
They are detail-oriented, highly responsive and diligent.
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Department head Iván Sólyom represents many blue-chip clients in cross-border acquisitions and sales, including via auction processes.
Iván Sólyom is an excellent team leader.
Iván Sólyom takes good care of his clients. He bridges gaps between opposing parties to ensure transactions run smoothly.
Ádám Máttyus has a broad practice assisting clients with acquisitions, joint venture agreements and divestments. He also 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.
Adam Máttyus’s comprehensive knowledge helps prevent potential problems from arising and saves time.
Pál Rahóty has experience assisting domestic and international clients with acquisitions and sales.
It is a pleasure working with Pál, who thinks commercially along with the client.
Pál Rahóty is a pragmatic lawyer and a problem solver.
Corporate/M&A
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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Nóra Szigeti
Kornél Dirner
Botond Horváth
Éva Bognár
Eszter Ritter
Soma Schóber
Viktória Szilágyi
Péter Berethalmi
Zsuzsanna Regina Lukács
Ágnes Fábry
Anna Handlery
Dávid B. Nagy
Márton Egyed
Áron Fazakas
Péter Pazonyi
Ádám Máttyus
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