Europe Guide 2026 : Hungary
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Oppenheim Law Firm
Our practice covers the whole range of Hungarian and European competition and trade law issues. In particular, we focus on merger control, consumer protection and antitrust matters, including distribution models, strategies and agreements.
We offer practical legal advice and support during the entire process of a competition authority investigation, including "dawn raids" and investigations covering a particular industry or economic sector, as well as any potential litigation. The competition team at Oppenheim can offer merger control guidance throughout the whole acquisition process. We frequently participate in contract negotiations, the planning and due diligence phases of a transaction, and the following filing of notifications with the relevant authorities. Early on in a transaction, we can spot and offer advice on any merger control-related difficulties. This allows us to identify any potential issues accurately, deal with them appropriately, and equally eliminate any risks for all stakeholders.
Above all, our company philosophy is founded on prevention. Hence, Oppenheim offers daily support with competition law so that our clients can assess the legal risks associated with any intended business decisions.
Provided by Chambers
Oppenheim Law Firm has a broad competition law practice, acting for clients on merger control filings, competition law compliance issues and investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices and possible cartels.
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Oppenheim Law Firm represented Notino in a Hungarian Competition Authority consumer protection investigation.
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The team is fast, thorough, and accurate, and the lawyers prefer to ask questions rather than head in the wrong direction. It is also an advantage that the team has experienced specialists for every area of law.
The lawyers are proactive and let the client choose from different options.
The team has many years of experience in the field, an international network of contacts, and has achieved successful results in similar legal cases.
The lawyers are reliable, have excellent communication skills and strive for a good relationship.
We consider the team's work to be of very high quality and greatly value our established relationship.
Provided by Chambers
Péter Virág enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity in merger control, consumer protection investigations and competition law compliance matters.
Péter Virág handled the assignment with great expertise and attention to detail, taking care of every little thing.
He has perfect knowledge and preparation, provides helpful support and very kind, polite cooperation.
He consistently delivers pragmatic, business-friendly advice and demonstrates a deep understanding of both legal and commercial considerations.
Péter Virág is highly competent, solution oriented and business focused. His flexibility and approachable nature make him an invaluable asset to our team.
He can quickly assess complex situations from all aspects of antitrust law.
Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Oppenheim Law Firm
Istvan Szatmary
Head of Department
István Szatmáry
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