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Szecskay Attorneys at Law

Competition/Antitrust

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Szecskay Attorneys at Law

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The firm has significant experience in competition and antitrust law matters and merger control pro­cedures, in terms of both advising and representing clients before the Hungarian competition authority. The firm is recognised for its expertise and practice in competition and antitrust law, primarily with respect to FMCG, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, energy, alcohol and the automotive industry. One of the firm’s key strengths is advis­ing clients on how to put in place compliance and risk-management procedures in order to minimise exposure while maximising commercial flexibility for the client’s business.

Clients (5)

  • L’Oreal
  • Philips
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • DIGI
  • Auchan Hypermarket Group

Industries (7)

  • FMCG
  • Automotive industry
  • Alcohol industry
  • Medical devices
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Energy

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Hungary

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Szecskay Attorneys at Law is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical, retail and TMT sectors for advice on competition law compliance queries. The firm is also active in the competition law aspects of transactions, advising on merger control and FDI filings, as well as investigations into possible gun-jumping. It further represents clients in behavioural investigations. Team members have experience in state aid and FSR mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Szecskay Attorneys at Law advised Beijer Ref on the merger control and foreign direct investment filings for a proposed acquisition.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers were proactive in handling our case before the authority and suggested well-founded solutions for our responses.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The team has an extensive knowledge and understanding of competition law management in a commercial environment, as well as comprehension of our company, and the specific challenges we face.

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  • Szecskay's competition team consistently thinks ahead - anticipating risks, connecting seemingly distant facts, and translating complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable strategy.

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  • The department is recognised for translating complex competition law issues into clear, actionable advice that is tailored to clients' business needs. The guidance is not only legally sound but also commercially useful.

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  • The service level of the Szecskay team is very high. The responsiveness is very quick, which helped us to move ahead quickly with the necessary steps.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anikó Keller
    Anikó Keller

    Anikó Keller

    Anikó Keller represents clients in investigations into possible abuses of dominance and cartels, as well as alleged gun jumping. She has further experience in merger control filings and also assists clients with the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements.

    • Anikó Keller is a great advisor. She has been very helpful and efficient. She understands our business very well. Her knowledge and approach are impeccable.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • She has a rare combination of sharp legal intellect, exceptional strategic vision, and an instinctive understanding of how complex investigations unfold in practice.

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    • She is not only technically outstanding - she is also extraordinarily insightful, proactive and commercially attuned. She has an ability to connect the dots faster and more accurately than anyone we have worked with, even in situations with limited information or rapidly changing circumstances.

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    • Anikó Keller combines creativity with discipline: she thinks out of the box when needed, yet her advice is always practical, actionable and aligned with our business objectives.

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  • Sam MacMahon Baldwin
    Sam MacMahon Baldwin

    Sam MacMahon Baldwin

    Sam MacMahon Baldwin often assists clients with competition law compliance matters, including around distribution agreements and the foreign subsidies regulation. He has further experience in merger control and FDI filings, as well as in state aid mandates.

    • Sam MacMahon Baldwin is always a pleasure to work with. He provides excellent legal and commercial guidance and has a great sense of humour.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • His work demonstrates a high degree of sophistication. He handles complex and nuanced matters with expertise, strategic insight, and practical solutions.

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    • He provides an exceptional level of client service - always responsive, approachable, and attentive to our needs. His support is consistently reliable and client focused.

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    • He has excellent commercial awareness and vision. His advice is always aligned with our business objectives and demonstrates a clear understanding of our industry and strategic direction.

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    • He has a clear and proactive communication with us, guiding us through the procedure, describing things openly, and easily understanding the timeframes and steps to be made to reach the goal.

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