Banking & Finance
2 Ranked Lawyers
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Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Europe 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in Europe 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
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Top figures
41
Lawyers
13
Partners
1991
Established Year
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Contributions and articles
4 Global Practice Guides
1 In-depth overview
Overview
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Managing Partners: Dr. Péter Lakatos LL.M.
Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Hungarian, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish
Lakatos, Köves and Partners was founded in 1991 and since then became Hungary's leading independent law firm of 13 partners and more than 50 fee-earners dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to local and global clients. Our firm was formerly the Clifford Chance office in Hungary until 2009.
Capabilities (15)
- Automotive
- Banking & Finance; Aviation
- Competition & Unfair Commercial Practices
- Consumer Protection
- Corporate / Compliance / Risk Management; M&A
- Data Protection / GDPR
- Employment Law
- Energy
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Private Clients and Wealth Planning
- Projects & Infrastructure
- Real Estate and Construction
- Tax Advisory
- Telecom, Media & Technology
Key people
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Péter Lakatos LL.M
Managing Partner
Péter Köves
Honorary Senior Partner
Richard Lock
Senior Partner
Attila Ungár
Founding Partner
Szabolcs Mestyán
Partner
John Fenemore
Partner
Ádám Máttyus
Partner
Eszter Ritter
Partner
Iván Sólyom
Partner
Balázs Fazakas
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
We are recognized as a top firm in guiding international investors through the complexities of Hungary's and the European Union's economic landscapes. With over 30 years in the market, we combine a rich tradition of legal excellence with innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our attorneys deliver high-level legal insight and practical, commercially oriented solutions.
Ranked Offices at Lakatos, Köves & Partners
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Ranked Departments at Lakatos, Köves & Partners (6)
Ranked Individuals at Lakatos, Köves & Partners (16)
Hungary
Szabolcs Mestyán
Head of Banking & Finance
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John Fenemore
Head of Banking & Finance
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Head of Capital Markets
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Eszter Ritter
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Iván Sólyom
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Richard Lock
Corporate/M&A
View profile Iván Sólyom
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Ádám Máttyus
Corporate/M&A
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Pál Rahóty
Corporate/M&A
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Péter Köves
Dispute Resolution
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Balázs Fazakas
Head of Dispute Resolution
View profile Péter Köves
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Éva Bognár
Employment
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Attila Ungár
Head of Real Estate
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Péter Lakatos
Head of TMT
View profile Iván Sólyom
TMT
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All Contributions (5)
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Global Practice Guide
Real Estate 2026 | Hungary | Law and Practice
Authored by: Júlia Várkonyi, Attila Ungár
Article
Apr 2026
In-Depth Overview
Hungary: A Corporate/M&A Overview
Authored by: Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Article
Mar 2026
Global Practice Guide
Fintech 2026 | Hungary | Law and Practice
Authored by: Pál Rahóty
Article
Feb 2026
Global Practice Guide
Insolvency 2025 | Hungary | Law and Practice
Authored by: Adrienn Mándoki, Nóra Kertai, John Fenemore, Szabolcs Mestyán
Article
Oct 2025
Global Practice Guide
Aviation Finance & Leasing 2025 | Hungary | Law and Practice
Authored by: Szabolcs Mestyán, Balázs Rokob, Nóra Kertai, John Fenemore
Article
Jul 2025
Top figures
41
Lawyers
13
Partners
1991
Established Year
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