LAWYER PROFILE

Balázs Fazakas

Europe 2026

Lakatos, Köves & Partners

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Hungary

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate / Compliance / Risk Management; Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Career

Balázs Fazakas is a partner and head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group and also plays a key role in the Corporate and M&A teams.

He joined Lakatos, Köves & Partners in 2010 after graduating summa cum laude from the Faculty of Law at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. Balázs is recognised for his innovative and strategic approach to dispute resolution, corporate litigation, and restructuring matters. He is a qualified ICC Arbitrator and serves as organiser and judge of the annual Budapest Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot (International Commercial Arbitration Moot), as well as a mentor to the next generation of litigators.

Balázs leads the majority of the firm’s dispute resolution mandates and numerous M&A transactions.

He is ranked by Chambers Europe and The Legal 500 and regularly appears before both Hungarian and international courts and arbitration tribunals.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Hungary

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Balázs Fazakas is a highly knowledgeable and business-minded lawyer who delivers clear and practical advice with great responsiveness.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Balázs Fazakas delivers well-rounded advice.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
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 ResolutionChambers European Guide