Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
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Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Our Dispute Resolution practice represents domestic and international clients in complex, high-value litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. The team handles corporate and shareholder disputes, contractual and commercial claims, banking and finance litigation, real estate and construction disputes, competition damages claims, employment matters, intellectual property disputes and insolvency-related proceedings.
We act before all levels of the Hungarian courts and have experience in matters involving the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights. We also represent clients in domestic and international arbitration, including investment treaty disputes.
Our clients include multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity investors, energy companies, real estate developers and industrial and consumer businesses. Recent work includes major competition damages claims, complex shareholder and warranty disputes, and high-value litigation in the energy, real estate and construction sectors.
Led by Viktor Jéger, the practice includes experienced trial lawyers and recognised arbitrators. The team supports clients from pre-litigation risk assessment and settlement negotiations through to final judgment, enforcement or arbitral award, combining strategic dispute management with practical, commercially focused advice.
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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
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Balázs Vincze
Sára Darnót
Adrienn Mándoki
Viktor Jéger
Head of Department
Gabriella Szabó
Péter Lakatos
Péter Szaka
Noémi Baki
Dániel Martin Nyulasi
Maja Márta Sarnyai
Balázs Fazakas
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Hungary
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