LAWYER PROFILE

Iván Sólyom

Europe 2026

Lakatos, Köves & Partners

Ranked in 3 practice areas

TMT

Hungary

9 years ranked

Competition/Antitrust

Hungary

14 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Hungary

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Automotive; Competition & Unfair Commercial Practices; Corporate / Compliance / Risk Management; Data Protection / GDPR; Intellectual Property; M&A; Telecom, Media & Technology

Career

Iván Sólyom is a partner at Lakatos, Köves and Partners, serving as Head of the Corporate and M&A Group and Co-Head of the Competition & Antitrust practice.

With nearly 20 years of experience, he specialises in Corporate and M&A, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Intellectual Property, Data Protection and GDPR law. Iván also advises clients on litigation and arbitration matters. He holds a law degree from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy and is fluent in English and Italian.

Iván is consistently recognised as a leading lawyer by Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000, and has been acknowledged as a “Competition Future Leader” by Who’s Who Legal.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

TMT - Hungary

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Iván Sólyom has a broad practice in the TMT field, assisting clients with network use agreements, development agreements, permitting matters and advertising regulations. He additionally advises on data breaches, the launch of new technology products and telecommunications-sector tender procedures.

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Competition/Antitrust - Hungary

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Iván Sólyom represents clients in sector inquiries and behavioural investigations, including into allegations of abuse of dominance. He has further experience in competition law compliance mandates, particularly around distribution agreements.

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Corporate/M&A - Hungary

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Department head Iván Sólyom represents many blue-chip clients in cross-border acquisitions and sales, including via auction processes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Iván Sólyom has a clear understanding of data protection and digital compliance, making his advice highly valuable.
TMTChambers European Guide
Beyond technical excellence, his reliability and dedication have earned the complete trust of our leadership team. Whether addressing urgent matters or guiding long-term legal strategy, Iván Sólyom always delivers sound, balanced, and business-oriented advice.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Iván Sólyom combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of our operations - helping us navigate complex regulatory challenges with confidence and clarity.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He has good business acumen.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Iván Sólyom has a sharp grasp of competition law and delivers clear, commercially-focused guidance on complex antitrust issues.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
Iván Sólyom is an excellent team leader.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide