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Pál Szabó

Pál Szabó

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Corporate/M&A

Career

As a co-Head of Country of the Budapest office and Partner and Head of the Corporate and M&A practice group in Budapest, Pál has significant experience in cross-border and domestic M&A, as well as in private equity and corporate matters and transactions.

With a practice covering all types of corporate and commercial transactions, he has acted for private and public vendors, private purchasers and private equity firms across a range of sectors including finance, energy, telecommunications and media, chemicals, life sciences, technology, and retail & consumer. he has also advised on competitive auction bidding processes, as well as on company reorganisation and restructuring.

In addition, Pás frequently advises clients on employment matters including collective redundancies, benefits and incentive programmes, and share incentive schemes, as well as on transactions involving domestic and cross-border labour law, such as company reorganisations and outsourcing. He has also advised on matters relating to senior executives and their compensation packages.

Professional Memberships

Budapest Bar Association in 2008

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Hungary

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Department head Pál Szabó is well versed in high-value transactions, including asset deals, often in the energy and banking sectors. He is highly active on fundraising mandates.

Strengths

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  • Pál Szabó impressively navigates complex transactions and regulatory hurdles.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
  • Pál approaches problems not only from a legal but also a business perspective. He always strives to provide tailored solutions to his clients’ needs.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
  • Pál Szabó is a highly motivated lawyer with excellent client focus.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
  • His strategic advice and attention to detail are always instrumental in successfully closing our deals.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide

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