Corporate/M&A | Europe

CMS remains a market-leading team handling a high volume of complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm is a popular choice for transactions involving the energy, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors, as well as often acting for private equity houses. CMS is able to handle the full gamut of transactional matters, assisting clients with foreign direct investments, acquisitions, divestments, demergers, corporate restructurings and joint venture agreements. Clients benefit from the law firm's ability to work closely with its other offices in the region.

Dentons offers a highly rated corporate practice that provides extensive M&A services, representing clients in transactions in the technology, real estate and manufacturing sectors. The law firm regularly acts on high-value, cross-border acquisitions and auction sales, frequently collaborating closely with the firm's global network of offices on multi-jurisdictional mandates. Additionally, the team provides notable experience in handling joint ventures and equity investments, and acts for several private equity firms on transactional matters.

Bird & Bird's practice acts on M&A deals and group restructurings, demonstrating particularly strong experience in share deals. Additionally, the law firm assists with governance issues. Clients stem from a number of industries, including energy, media, banking and life sciences. The team's noteworthy cross-border capability is strengthened by its international network.

Lakatos, Köves & Partners is a well-reputed team mainly advising foreign investors and private equity houses on the acquisition and disposal of Hungarian assets, including via auction processes. The law firm also assists international clients with the establishment of new branches in Hungary and with market exits. The team acts on joint venture agreements, foreign direct investment regulations and corporate restructuring mandates.

Oppenheim offers extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on transactional matters, frequently acting for clients from the energy and manufacturing sectors. The law firm represents clients in sales and acquisitions, as well as assisting with asset deals, venture capital investments, joint venture agreements and corporate reorganisations. The team acts on multiple cross-border transactions, often involving Germany.

A&O Shearman collaborates closely with the firm's strong network of offices to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team assists international clients with sales, acquisitions and intragroup mergers, as well as advising on the establishment of new branches in Hungary. Team members also represent clients in shareholder agreements and the corporate law aspects of liquidations.

Jalsovszky has a well-regarded team advising private investors and venture capital funds on investments. The law firm also assists with acquisitions, restructuring, sales and market exits, as well as representing clients in negotiations over mergers and joint venture agreements. It has a number of clients from the technology sector. Clients benefit from the firm's ability to involve its well-regarded tax team on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

Szabó, Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys assists international clients with entries into the Hungarian market through mergers or acquisitions. The team is also well placed to advise on the sellers in M&A transactions, with further activity in corporate restructurings.