Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
With Balázs Fazakas, the successful and talented head of the enlarged and restructured litigation and dispute resolution group and two of Lakatos, Köves and Partners’ ("LKT") founding partners being renowned and formidable trial lawyers, LKT is uniquely positioned to advise on problematic issues and represent clients in domestic and cross-border litigation, international arbitration and investigations. LKT has represented clients before the main Hungarian and European courts, including the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights and has considerable experience before international arbitration courts, such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Some of LKT's litigation lawyers are widely acknowledged arbitrators.
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners has an experienced team with broad commercial litigation and arbitration expertise, acting before both domestic courts and the ECHR. The firm advises on damages claims and shareholder and competition disputes, as well as employment litigation. It boasts an extensive roster of clients from the technology, manufacturing, real estate and construction industries.
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The team at Lakatos, Köves & Partners acted for COLAS' Hungarian subsidiaries on civil proceedings brought by the Hungarian State concerning alleged cartel activities involving them and other road construction companies.
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The lawyers are responsive and pragmatic and consistently focused on achieving results that align with our business objectives.
The team at Lakatos, Köves & Partners turns challenges into solutions with confidence, energy and expertise.
The lawyers at Lakatos, Köves & Partners are practically minded with a can-do approach.
The team is very to-the-point, knowledgeable and experienced.
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Péter Köves is is recognised for his experience in assisting with administrative disputes, as well as shareholder litigation. He further acts on arbitration matters.
Balázs Fazakas has notable activity in disputes arising from the real estate, energy, FMCG and technology sectors. He represents clients in competition disputes and commercial litigation, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Balázs' intelligence and wit are impressive, but what makes him exceptional is the passion and energy he brings, making you feel completely represented and confident in his fight for your rights.
Balázs Fazakas is a highly knowledgeable and business-minded lawyer who delivers clear and practical advice with great responsiveness.
Balázs Fazakas delivers well-rounded advice.
Balázs is able to take into account every moving part in a case and think very strategically as if he were the business owner himself.
Dispute Resolution
Head of Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Balázs Vincze
Sára Darnót
Adrienn Mándoki
Viktor Jéger
Gabriella Szabó
Péter Lakatos
Péter Köves
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Hungary
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