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Lakatos, Köves & Partners

Real Estate

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Lakatos, Köves & Partners

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With one of the few dedicated Real Estate legal teams in Budapest with 14 real estate lawyers, which is constantly expanding, LKT's firm position as one of the market leading practices, continues to be reflected. Work ranges from development projects, ongoing portfolio management activity, new acquisitions and disposals by foreign investors, real estate activity linked to the activity of industrials, and continued close cooperation with LKT's finance and tax practices and corporate /M&A team.

  • The “Law Firm of the Year” award in real estate by Europaproperty.com for 2017 and 2018;
  • “Law Firm of the Year” by CIJ Europe in 2016 and 2023;
  • Exclusive Hungarian expert contributor to the Chambers and The Legal 500 Real Estate Guides;
  • Exclusive law firm of the main exhibitors of the Budapest stand at Europe's largest real estate trade fair, Expo Real Exhibitions in Munich.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Hungary

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lakatos, Köves & Partners is a well-regarded firm advising on real estate matters involving retail spaces, logistics parks, office buildings, energy infrastructure, and healthcare sites. The team assists clients with real estate acquisitions, as well as sale and leaseback mandates. The lawyers also advise on all aspects of construction and development projects, with a special focus on renewable energy aspects, and additionally represent clients in lease agreement negotiations.

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Strengths

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  • We appreciated the outlook and the huge scope of services provided.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The Lakatos, Köves & Partners real estate team consists of highly trained professionals who are proactive, focused and have outstanding experience in their field.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They can cover a broad scope of legal matters. They are very precise and take care of the smallest details.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The law firm always provides high-quality legal advice, often also giving business inputs, which is highly appreciated. Additionally, the real estate team is very well structured and consistent.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • What I would really highlight is the quick and reliable response to every inquiry, as well as the fact that the firm always ensures adequate capacity to handle the matters that arise.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Attila Ungár
    Attila Ungár

    Attila Ungár

    Attila Ungár remains one of the leading figures in the real estate market, noted for his experience in the sale and acquisition of commercial properties, the development of industrial sites and lease agreement negotiations.

    • Attila Ungár is the leading lawyer of the team, who always provides high-quality and efficient advice in a very organised manner.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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