Leading the banking and finance team at PROVARIS Varga & Partners is Zoltán Herce, who joined in July 2025. The team handles financial regulatory and compliance advisory work for banks, investment funds, e-money providers, and fintech companies.
Banking, finance and capital markets in Hungary
PROVARIS Varga & Partners
A&O Shearman
Covering the entire scope of banking and finance, the team at A&O Shearman handles cross-border lending, leveraged and project financing, and regulatory advisory work. The capital markets team focus on complex local capital market transactions. With over 20 years of experience, Miklós Kádár handles financial transactions in emerging markets, while Károly Fóti advises on finance matters relating to natural gas storage and offshore drilling operations. They are joined by Norbert Hete, who leads the capital markets team, and András Bajzik, who assists with English and Hungarian aspects of complex cross-border transactions. Another key team member is Zsuzsanna Gordos, who advises on international capital market transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Miklos Kadar; Karoly Foti; Norbert Hete
Weitere Kernanwälte:
András Bajzik; Zsuzsanna Gordos
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‘I believe it is very good to work with the team both professionally and personally. They are precise, available when needed, have vast knowledge and solution-focused.’
‘András Bajzik and Károly Fóti are excellent lawyers, which whom we had very good cooperation during transaction. They protected the interests of the lenders professionally and strongly.’
‚The practice is distinguished by its outstanding professional knowledge and extensive experience. The team is highly proactive, consistently meets deadlines, and provides practical, solution-oriented advice.‘
Kernmandanten
OTP Bank Plc.
MBH Bank Plc.
MVM Energy Ltd.
Eiffel Investment Group
Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
UniCredit S.p.A.
EcoPro BM
Deutsche Bank Luxembourg SA
OTP Mortgage Bank Ltd.
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- Advised MVM Zrt., an integrated energy group, on the establishment of its Hungarian forint-denominated bond programme with a maximum aggregate principal amount of HUF 100bn
- Advised Eiffel Investment Group on the financing of the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Hungary, including the Nyékládháza phase I project (13.3MWp).
- Advised EcoPro BM, a cathode producer, on securing its first green loan financing, valued at $860m, for the construction of an electric vehicle (EV) battery cathode active material manufacturing factory in Hungary.
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda advises financial institutions, multinational companies, and ministries across a range of industries, providing services including financial regulatory work, capital market transactions, bank litigation, and distressed asset management. Practice head Levente Hegedüs handles local banking and financial matters, covering acquisition, syndicated financial transactions, and capital market work. Csilla Andrékó focuses on client management, while Zsuzsa Andrékó and Veronika Heiser manage acquisition and real estate and syndicated finance issues. Máté Nagy handles debt and secured borrowing, and Dorottya Bito advises on financial regulatory projects. Dalma Ördögh left the firm in January 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Levente Hegedűs
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Csilla Andrékó; Zsuzsa Andrékó; Veronika Heiser; Máté Nagy; Dorottya Bito
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‚What makes this practice truly unique is its ability to provide integrated, end-to-end support on complex banking and finance matters. The team combines technical excellence in financial regulation with a strong transactional capability.‘
‚The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional combination of expertise, professionalism, and personal commitment. Each of them brings not only strong theoretical knowledge but also the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory matters into clear, practical solutions that can be applied with confidence in day-to-day business.‘
‚The B&F practice group of Kinstellar is outstanding in the Hungarian market.‘
Kernmandanten
OTP Bank Nyrt.
Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
K&H Bank Zrt.
MBH Bank Nyrt.
Erste Bank Hungary Zrt.
ID Energy
Morgan Stanley Europe SE
BNP Paribas
Citigroup
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
J.P. Morgan SE
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised ID Energy in relation to the €30m in long-term project financing of ID Energy by K&H regarding the construction and operation of two photovoltaic power plants.
- Advised Cofidis SA and Cofidis Group in connection with the financial regulatory approval proceedings of the National Bank of Hungary in connection with the acquisition of qualifying interest by Cofidis SA in Magyar Cetelem Bank from BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
- Assisting OTP regarding the financing of a real estate project (Dürer Kert, a leisure centre in downtown Budapest).
CMS
CMS is a full-service law, with the banking and finance team working closely with their real estate and projects teams, to provide support regarding project and real estate financing. Erika Papp, a specialist in private equity and venture capital mandates, leads the team. Eszter Török advises on regulatory matter related to financial law, and Sándor Kovács represents financial institutions in litigation before the Hungarian Courts. In addition, Dorottya Varga-Giesz, Árpád Lantos, and Gábor Király provide expert general banking and finance advise to clients covering real estate, corporate, governance, and project financing.
Praxisleiter:
Erika Papp
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eszter Török; Sándor Kovács; Dorottya Varga-Giesz; Árpád Lantos; Gábor Király
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‚What makes this practice unique is its ability to adapt rapidly to new regulatory requirements and to provide clients with timely, clear, and practical guidance, often staying ahead of the market. Another key strength lies in the team’s ability to assign professionals with the appropriate level of seniority to each matter, ensuring both expertise and efficiency.‘
‚We see that the professionals are not only highly qualified in theory but also recognized for their practical expertise, carrying significant prestige in their fields. In many instances, the professionals of CMS do not merely follow legal developments but actively shape them, through participation in supervisory consultations, court proceedings, and legislative review working groups.‘
‚This is a multi-jurisdictional team that deals efficiently with transactions involving different jurisdictions.‘
Kernmandanten
Atenor
CIB Bank / Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
Corvinus Zrt.
Erste Bank
FMO
K&H Bank Ltd.
MBH
OTP Bank Plc.
UniCredit Bank Hungary Zrt.
EBRD
Raiffeisen Bank Ltd.
KDB Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as borrower’s counsel for Atenor SA in connection with the sale of BakerStreet I, a fully leased ESG certified office and retail building project owned by Szerémi Greens Kft. as part of a share deal to an international investor.
- Provided legal advice to ING Bank under English and Hungarian law in relation to a €1.5bn syndicated revolving credit facility to the Government Debt Management Agency Private Company (ÁKK Zrt.).
- Advised FMO on a $155m senior syndicated facility for Ecom Agroindustrial, the Switzerland-based holding company for the Ecom Group, a trader and processor of coffee, cocoa and cotton.
Dentons
Covering the full spectrum of financial and regulatory matters, the team at Dentons predominantly advise on lender-side mandates in both cross-border and local complex deals. The team is led by Edina Schweizer, who has over twenty years of experience in banking, capital markets, and restructuring matters. Gabriella Pataki handles project and real estate finance, alongside assisting with complex multi-jurisdictional banking syndicates. Recent hires include Csilla Győri, who joined the team in June 2025, with international regulatory experience, and Victoria Tamas, who has handled complex financial dealings across solar power and aircraft projects, and sovereign bond issuance.
Praxisleiter:
Edina Schweizer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gabriella Pataki; Csilla Győri; Victoria Tamas
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‚Knowledge and professionalism.‘
‚Fast, flexible, and professional services.‘
‚What impressed me most was their ability to navigate the borrower-side financing for such a high-value project, managing the complexities of a state-owned lender’s unique requirements and heritage protection rules for the historic building.‘
Kernmandanten
JP Morgan Chase
Goldman Sachs
Bank of America
HSBC
EIB – European Investment Bank
Intesa San Polo
Société Générale
OTP Bank
UniCredit Bank
K&H Bank (local KBC outfit)
Raiffeisen Bank
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- Advised a syndicate of global banks (Société Générale, Credit Agricole, BNP Paribas, Banco Santander, Standard Chartered Bank) on a €1.5bn financing to Miami-based I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment manager for the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Arriva Group, an international transport business of Deutsche Bahn.
- Advised the lenders, including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in relation to the phase out and closure of the financing by CIB Bank Zrt. as agent of the €750m syndicated credit agreement to AKA Alföld Koncessziós Zrt., as borrower relating to the development, refurbishment, operation and maintenance of the M5 motorway in Hungary.
- Advised the lenders (Bank of Montreal, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia) on their latest amendment and CA$200m top-up to the now CA$925m financing to Samuel & Son (Toronto-based industrial metal firm with over $4bn revenue per year and 5,500 employees worldwide).
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm covers the full spectrum of banking and debt capital market transactions, handling corporate project financing, bond issuance, and regulatory matters. Their dedicated capital markets team advise on complex local capital market transactions including IPOs and SPOs. Head of finance and real estate, Gábor Borbély handles domestic and international financing transactions, while András Orbán, head of equity markets, covers capital market and complex public private M&A matters. The capital markets team is co-led by András Nemescsói, who focuses on dispute resolution, and Gábor Molnár, who works with the Budapest Stock Exchange and Hungarian regulator. Other key team members include Karen Young, Attila Sári, and Márk Seres.
Praxisleiter:
Gábor Borbély; András Nemescsói; Gábor Molnár; András Orbán
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karen Young; Attila Sári; Márk Seres
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‚They have thorough knowledge and wide experience which enable them to provide very useful advice.‘
‚Thorough legal and market knowledge, and client needs are understood.‘
Kernmandanten
UniCredit Group
Raiffeisen Group
OTP Group
Hungarian Eximbank
Hungarian Development Bank
Erste Group
Government Debt Management Agency Pte. Ltd. (AKK)
MVM Group
K&H Bank
HB Reavis
Gránit Alapkezelő
Gránit Bank Plc.
MBH Bank Group
Kulcs-Soft
Indotek Group
PannErgy Plc
Waberer’s International Plc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Government Debt Management Agency Pte. Ltd. (AKK), acting on behalf of Hungary, in respect of an international syndicated revolving credit facility agreement for a total amount of EUR 1.5bn with 13 Hungarian and international banks.
- Advised GRANIT Bank, a Hungarian bank in its IPO, acting as the sole legal adviser on both the pre-IPO placing and the IPO, covering all aspects from corporate legal advice to regulatory support.
- Advising on the de-merger of the 98% shareholder of the Hungarian banking group and the subsequent sale and purchase of approximately 10% of MBH Bank Plc.
Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law utilises their global network to handle complex domestic and cross-border matters concerning financing, refinancing, investment, and syndicated loans. The practice specialises in financing real estate projects, assisting with tax considerations, and advising on syndicated loans. The team is led by József Vági, who handles transactional and regulatory financing matters, including project financing, syndicates, acquisitions, and real estate and energy financing work. Andrea Weinraub advises clients in regards to high-stakes negotiations, due diligence, and deal structuring.
Praxisleiter:
József Vági
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andrea Weinraub
Kernmandanten
Raiffeisen Bank
ERSTE Bank
OTP Bank
Bank of China
K&H Bank
UniCredit Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a financial institution in the financing of an industrial/logistics real estate development project for a real estate developer in Debrecen.
- Representing a Hungarian bank acting, among others, as lender and agent under a club facilities agreement for the financing of a biomass plant development project.
Lakatos, Köves and Partners
Lakatos, Köves and Partners handles high-value banking, finance, and capital market matters, supported by their regulatory team. With a focus on cross-border transactions, the practice work alongside international law firms on large transactions including restructuring, recapitalisation, private credit, and aviation and asset financing. The team is led by Szabolcs Mestyan, who handles cross-border syndicated financing and complex restructuring, and John Fenemore, who manages sovereign and quasi-sovereign euro bond and lending transactions. Veronika Bakonyi assists the team on cross-border lending structures and Gergely Kántor handles banking regulations and financial service compliance. Other key members are Ágnes Ábrahám and Nóra Kertai.
Praxisleiter:
Szabolcs Mestyán; John Fenemore
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Veronika Bakonyi; Gergely Kántor; Ágnes Ábrahám; Nóra Kertai
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‚Very knowledgeable and responsive.‘
‚Nóra Kertai is excellent.‘
‚Highly attentive, proactive, and commercial.‘
Kernmandanten
Carlyle Aviation Partners
BNP Paribas
Indotek Befektetési Zrt.
Baupost Group, L.L.C.
KKR
Oaktree
HPS
Revolut
JP Morgan
Eximbank Zrt.
Citibank
MFB Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Zrt.
Deutsche Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Svedbank and the steering committee of RCF Lenders on Hungarian aspects of the EUR 4.48bn recapitalisation of Intrum ab, a European debt management business.
- Advising Carlyle Aviation Partners on the securitisation of a portfolio of leased aircraft, including aircraft registered in Hungary.
- Advising KKR and the ad-hoc committee of senior lenders on Hungarian aspects of the recapitalisation of the Accell Group, a European manufacturer of bicycles.
Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda
With a substantial continued client representation in the local market, representing major banks and other financial institutions, the team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda is well-equipped to handle structure and syndicated financing, regulatory issues, and data protection. The team is led by Csongor Tompa, who is well versed in M&A, bankruptcy, restructuring, and syndicated lending. With over three decades in the practice space, Konrád Siegler brings extensive experience in capital markets and project financing in the field of energy and real estate. They are joined by Tamás Simon, who focuses on structured and project financing, Gàbor Szabó, who handles complex capital market matters, and Áron Tóth, who assists financial institutions.
Praxisleiter:
Csongor Tompa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Konrád Siegler; Tamás Simon; Gàbor Szabó; Áron Tót
Referenzen
‚Konrád Siegler is available and has a professional approach, even in tense situations and under time pressure.‘
‚Csongor Tompa has many years of experience in complex capital market transactions.‘
‚Gábor Szabó regularly provides advice in complex corporate and capital market deals, sharp and focuses on client’s needs.‘
Kernmandanten
Raiffeisen Bank
HYPO NOE Landesbank
MOL Employee Shareholding Organization
MOL Special Employee Shareholding Organization
K&H Bank
MBH Bank
OTP Bank
UniCredit Bank
CIB Bank
ALTEO
ING Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted UniCredit Bank Zrt. with setting up a financing for the CEE Catering Group, a workplace hospitality and contract catering company group in Central Europe.
- Provided legal services to HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG in relation to the financing of Coldplay Kalium Kft.
- Providing legal services in relation to the amendment and restatement of the Aquaworld financing.
Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda
Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda utilises its global network to advise a range of clients, both lenders and borrowers, in commercial lending, project financing, private equity, and renewable energy projects. The team is jointly led by Melinda Pelikán, who handles financial construction and infrastructure projects, as well as the acquisition of regulated entities, while Gergely Szalóki, who joined the team last year, provides financial regulatory advice in the banking and insurance sectors, and handles regulatory aspects of market entry in Hungary. They are joined by László Lovas, who manages cross-border and domestic acquisitions, project financing and refinancing deals.
Praxisleiter:
Melinda Pelikán; Gergely Szalóki
Weitere Kernanwälte:
László Lovas
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‚Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep local expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I felt confident and well-informed every step of the way—truly a top-tier experience.‘
‚Gergely Szalóki demonstrates deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication made a complex process feel seamless. Gergely’s clarity, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients truly set him apart. I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor—his work was instrumental to the success of this venture.‘
‚Wolf Theiss provides practical advice. They are extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. Wolf Theiss is my „go to“ firm in Hungary.‘
Kernmandanten
OTP Bank
Bank of Communications
UniCredit Bank
Bank of America Corporation
Accell Group
Raiffeisen Bank International
Budapest Airport
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Lenders in connection with a sales transaction in which VINCI Airports and Corvinus purchased 100% of the shares of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport from a consortium of sellers composed of AviAlliance, Malton and CDPQ.
- Advising a consortium of lenders on the successful recapitalisation of Accell Group, a European market leader in e-bikes and the second largest in bicycle parts and accessories.
- Advising BNP Paribas Personal Finance Group on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Cetelem Bank Zrt. to Cofidis, the consumer credit and personal loans subsidiary of banking group Credit Mutuel.
Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm
With expertise in banking regulations, compliance, capital markets, and financing, the team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm advises clients on domestic and cross-border regulatory projects and financial regulation concerns. Practice head Linda Al Sallami brings extensive capital market experience to the team and advises clients on financing greenfield and renewable energy projects. Péter Göndöcz advises a robust client roster, which includes private equity houses, and multinational venture capital companies. Other key names include Sára Rideg, Zoltán Zagyva, and Anett Csiszár.
Praxisleiter:
Linda Al Sallami
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Péter Göndöcz; Sára Rideg; Zoltán Zagyva; Anett Csiszár
Referenzen
‚They are ready to take part in projects where a client needs new solutions.‘
Kernmandanten
Shopper Park Plus Nyrt.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Adventum Group, a real estate investor and fund manager active primarily in the CEE region.
- Advised CIB Bank on long-term non-recourse project financing provided for the development of photovoltaic power plant projects in Hungary.
Erdos • Partners
Erdos • Partners is a boutique transactional law firm, handling complex financial deals, banking regulatory work, capital markets matters, renewable energy project financing, and refinancing in the real estate sector. The team is jointly led by Luca Bokor and Gabor Erdos. Bokor advises on complex syndicated and club deals, as well as advising lenders and borrowers in renewable energy and real estate financing. Erdös handles regulatory mandates for real estate and renewable energy projects, while also cover capital market matters. They are joined by Mátyás Környei, who covers banking and finance, capital markets, and regulatory concerns. Gréta Gali, senior associate, joined the team from Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law in March 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Luca Bokor; Gábor Erdős
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mátyás Környei; Gréta Gali
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‚They are always available, have an up-to-date knowledge and their support is very valuable.‘
‚They know the financing markets and its players well and they also know what is important for us in these transactions.‘
‚Gabor Erdős knows our demands and requirements. He is an experienced finance lawyer, a great negotiator who assist us in closing effectively our loan negotiations.‘
Kernmandanten
Erste Bank Hungary Zrt.
Cordia International Zrt.
Futureal Group
K&H Bank Zrt.
HELL ENERGY Hungary Kft.
K&H Payment Services
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Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office
Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office advises major financial institutions, banks, and investment funds on cross-border mandates concerning licensing procedures, financial transactions, bond issuance, and litigation. Péter Gárdos is an experienced banking and financial litigator, while Erika Tomori drafts major legislation alongside her capital markets work. Co-head of capital markets Dániel Szabó provides day-to-day financial services to IT firms, brokerage firms and municipalities. Beatrix Berkes brings extensive investment sector experience, advising clients from this industry alongside capital market mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Péter Gárdos; Erika Tomori; Dániel Szabó; Beatrix Berkes
Kernmandanten
Polgári Bank
GIDE
International Capital Market Association
Gránit Fund Management
MagNet Bank
Volvo Financial Services
Marketprog Asset Management
Glatz
Goodwill Pharma Plc.
Eurizon Asset Management Hungary Ltd.
K&H Bank
Generali Investments CEE Magyarországi Fióktelepe
NAP Public Limited Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Goodwill Pharma Plc. on the listing of its ordinary shares from the Xtend multilateral trading facility to the Standard category of the regulated market of the Budapest Stock Exchange.
- Advising MagNet Bank Zrt. and Marketprog Asset Management Zrt. on the establishment and licensing of Magnet Értékpapír Zrt., a newly authorised investment firm in Hungary.
- Assisting International Capital Market Association (ICMA) on a Hungarian legal opinion for the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA).
HP Legal | Hajdu & Partners
HP Legal | Hajdu & Partners is a boutique business and finance law firm, providing comprehensive legal advisory services to clients on the lender and borrower sides of mandates. László Hajdu brings over two decades of experience in banking and finance deals, advising on syndicated and bilateral lending, secured lending, corporate finance, acquisitions, and project financing. He is joined by Réka Versics, who is an expert in real estate and renewable energy financing.
Praxisleiter:
Laszlo Hajdu; Réka Versics
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‚Laszlo Hajdu is a very sharp lawyer with great experience on his field. Réka Versics has a great knowledge of banking and finance deals on all levels.‘
‚They are reliable and prepared.‘
‚They are very responsive and helpful in all matters and they have a great understanding of complex corporate and financial structures.‘
Kernmandanten
Takarékbank
Property Market Development Ltd
CIB Bank (subsidiary of Intesa San Paolo)
Market Asset Management Ltd
JP Morgan
Goldman Sachs
KBC
BNP Paribas
K&H Bank (Hungarian subsidiary of KBC)
OTP Bank Plc
Unicredit Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Hungarian EXIMBANK
Hungarian Development Bank
Barclays
SANOFI
ALTEO Plc
KESZ Holding
Futureal Real Estate Development Fund
Cordia Real Estate Development Fund
Infogroup Real Estate Development Holding
Unione Group
Poli-Farbe Ltd.
MAB Hungarian General Investments Plc
Adventum Group
Equilor Ltd
Weerts Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised K&H Bank, as lender, on the refinancing of the KÖKI Shopping Centre in Budapest.
- Advised Eximbank, as lender, on the financing of the reconstruction and development of a five-star hotel in Budapest, Hungary.
- Acted for MBH Bank Plc, as lender, in connection with the financing of a rockwool processing plant in Kisnána, Hungary, developed by MAB Insulations Kft. as borrower, a Hungarian manufacturer of rockwool products.
Jalsovszky
Boutique firm Jalsovszky focuses on Hungarian-based financial transactions, handling energy and solar financing matters. Practice head Ádám Boross handles high-profile acquisition financing, project financing, corporate finance, and syndicated transactions. He is also active in green energy project financing and capital market mandates. Boglarka Zsibrita advises both lenders and borrowers on green energy and sustainable projects. Another key name is Roxana Martinas, who specialises in banking and finance, regulatory compliance, and licensing.
Praxisleiter:
Ádám Boross
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Boglarka Zsibrita; Roxana Martinas
Referenzen
‚Flexible availability with solution-oriented attitude.‘
‚We enjoy working with the team because they are highly reliable, professionally outstanding, and always available when needed. They are quick to understand our needs and have the ability to carry them through effectively.‘
‚One of their key strengths is that they can coordinate projects independently, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. Compared to other firms, their combination of responsiveness, expertise, and strong project management makes them a trusted partner.‘
Kernmandanten
Bereg Solar Kft.
Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
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Kapolyi Law Firm
Kapolyi Law Firm specialises in banking, finance, and capital markers works, with extensive experience in equity and debt transactions, licensing procedures, public offerings, and ongoing regulatory compliance matters. The team is led by Balázs Ferenczy, who handles new market segments issuing bond securities and Viktor Krezinger, head of capital markets, who provides legal assistance for investment fund managers and service providers. They are joined by József Kapolyi, an arbitrator in capital markets, Erzsébet Dénes, and Zsófia Somlóvári.
Praxisleiter:
Balázs Ferenczy; Viktor Krezinger
Weitere Kernanwälte:
József Kapolyi; Erzsébet Dénes; Zsófia Somlóvári; Martin Gortva
Referenzen
‚Kapolyi Law Firm provides reliable and clear advice, with good knowledge of both regulatory and transactional matters. They are responsive and practical in their approach, and the cooperation is smooth.‘
‚Viktor Krezinger and Balázs Ferenczy are both reliable and approachable, and we value their clear communication and practical advice. Victor has strong expertise in capital markets matters, while Balázs provides steady support in financing transactions.‘
‚The practice is distinguished by its responsiveness, client-focused approach, and ability to provide clear, business-oriented solutions. They combine strong regulatory expertise with excellent project management skills, ensuring that complex capital markets and fund manager compliance matters are handled efficiently.‘
Kernmandanten
Bonitás Alapkezelő Zrt.
Wingholding Zrt. and WING Group
SPB Invest Ltd
Equilor Befektetési Alapkezelő Zrt.
Gladiátor Befektetési Alapkezelő Zrt.
AutoWallis Nyrt. and Autowallis Group
APELSO CAPITAL Befektetési Alapkezelő Zrt.
SIGNAL IDUNA Fund Invest Alapkezelő Zrt.
Voxinfo Zrt.
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Amixa Nyrt.
Westbay Alapkezelő
JS Hamilton/Deloitte Poland
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising three company listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange (DM-KER Plc., Navigátor Plc. and ÉPDUFERR Plc.), on a capital increase with institutional investors, through the issuance of special interest-bearing shares and the conclusion of special put and call option contracts.
- Advising Wingholding, a real estate developer in Hungary, as issuer on the complete procedure of the public issue of corporate bonds to retail and institutional investors with the involvement of OTP Bank Nyrt., as main distributor and Concorde Securities Ltd. as co-distributor.
- Advising Santander Bank Poland S.A., as original lender, facility arranger, facility agent, and security agent in its lending activity to provide M&A financing to a Polish entity for the purpose of acquiring a European food supply chain, and the accession of the Hungarian subsidiary to the facility agreement.
Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda
Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda represents domestic and international banks, alongside other lenders, in relation to financial transactions, as well as advising borrowing in relation to the financing of oil and gas projects in Hungary. The team are also called to assist with complex syndicated and cross-border financing matters. Practice head Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand brings over 20 years of experience to the team, advising on complex financial transactions, with particular experience in energy financing and syndicated deals. Gergely Szécsényi handles high-value deals, including cross-border financing.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Horvai-Hillenbrand
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gergely Szécsényi
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‚What truly sets them apart is their unwavering dedication to client service, deep industry knowledge, and collaborative approach to solving complex legal challenges.‘
‚The firm has an exceptional network of cross-border legal offices, allowing them to handle international matters with confidence and efficiency.‘
‚The individuals in the team stand out is their combination of professionalism, humility, and a genuine commitment to client success.‘
Kernmandanten
CIB Bank
EXIM Bank
HUSA (MSZKSZ)
UniCredit Bank
Delirest Magyarorzsag KFT
CMC Europe
Electron Holding
WKW Group
Joyson Saftey Systems
VHK ZRT.
ZFP Realitny Fond
CitiBank Europe PLC
Carussel
Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg
CEE Catering Holdco KFT.
Greenvolt Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised HUSA on the financing of the purchase of the special gas reserves of Hungary through a syndicated facility agreement with a banking consortium and the amendments and extension of such financing (ticket size above EUR 2bn).
- Assisted the CIB Bank Zrt. in the financing of a major Budapest-based company in an amount exceeding HUF 4bn.
- Advised Electron Holding Zrt.’s project company, Electron Bridge Kft., in a project consisting of four solar power plants with a total capacity of 15MW, which it plans to finance from three main sources: its own resources, commercial bank loans and a €6.3m investment from the Széchenyi Funds (Széchenyi Alapok).
Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP
The team at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP advises international financial institutions on cross-border regulatory matters. They cover industries including real estate, fertiliser production, finance, and energy. The team is led by Sándor Békési, who handles complex international banking and finance matters. He is joined by Gábor Kószó, who acts on both borrower and lender mandates, handling secured and unsecured lending, and bilateral and syndicated loans.
Praxisleiter:
Alexander Bekesi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gabor Kozo
Kernmandanten
JR AMC
Hungarian Cetelem Zrt. (part of BNP Paribas)
CES Energy Solutions Corp
East
EIB
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- Advised JR AMC, a South Korean real estate investment trust on the prolongation of a real estate acquisition finance loan provided by a Hungarian commercial bank in relation to the financing of JR AMC’s acquisition of the Nordic Light office building in Budapest, Hungary.
- Advising Magyar Cetelem Zrt on compliance with the related regulatory framework and the strict policies applied by the Hungarian National Bank.
- Advised EIB in relation to the Hungarian law elements regarding an unsecured loan provided under the InvestEU Future Tech programme to a Czech borrower with a Hungarian subsidiary.
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda's banking and finance team handles an array of matters including green energy finance, syndicated and non-performing loans, refinancing and debt restructuring, and regulatory financing. The firm also handle matters concerning crypto-assets and fintech. Practice head Gabor Pazsitka has been head of the team since 2024, and leads on banking and finance practice. He is joined by Nóra Ordódy-Nagy, who joined the team in March 2025. Bálint Bodó departed the firm in July 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Gabor Pazsitka
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nora Ordódy-Nagy
Kernmandanten
Axial
National Economy Bank (BGK)
Blantyre Capital Limited
Erste Group Bank AG
Hipp
Intrum
KDB Bank
Salesianer Miettex
Schwarzmüller
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- Advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on financing the development of a Puro Hotel in Budapest.
- Assisted Erste Group Bank AG on the refinancing of the existing financing of Eiffel Palace, an office building in Budapest.
- Advised KDB Bank Europe Ltd on the prolongation and amendment of the financing provided to Celltrion.
Szecskay Attorneys at Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law is home to a well-experienced banking and finance team who deal with a variety of matters related to secured and unsecured financing, syndicated loans, regulatory matters, capital financing, and litigation. Co-head Katalin Szecskay is an experienced transactional lawyer, handling project, real estate, and corporate financing. Also leading the team is Judit Budai, who heads the capital markets team. János Vajda handles regulatory matters and banking related disputes, while Bence Molnár focuses on regulatory and capital markets work. Another key team member is Gergely Benyó.
Praxisleiter:
Katalin Szecskay; Judit Budai
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Janos Vajda; Bence Molnar; Gergely Benyo.
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‚The team was very proactive, responsive and provided high-level advice.‘
‚Katalin Szecskay is very responsive and understanding of the client’s needs.‘
Kernmandanten
Rohlik Group a.s. and its Hungarian subsidiary, Kifli.hu Shop Kft.
Granite Bank Ltd.
Netrisk group
Unicredit Slovakia
Societe Generale
Deutsche Bank AG / Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Packeta Group
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- Provided legal advice to the Rohlik Group, a European online grocery delivery company, in connection with its Hungarian subsidiary’s guarantee for a €90m loan provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB).
- Supported a syndicate of top German banks, led by Deutsche Bank AG and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, in navigating the Hungarian legal landscape for the €110m refinancing of a client in window and door hardware manufacturing and distribution.
- Advised NETRISK Group with respect to Hungarian financing aspects of a solvent restructuring for a Hungary-based corporate group, known for its online platforms that compare and distribute various non-life insurance products.
Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm
Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm has an international focus, handling cross-border and multi-jurisdictional finance matters. The team have experience in fintech and crypto assets. The practice is led by Ferenc Lénárt, who represents banking and corporate clients. Zoltán Forgó provides legal advice in licensing and regulatory matters for financial enterprises and investment funds. Another key team member is Gábor Damjanovic, who handles legal due diligence and foreign court proceedings concerning banking guarantees.
Praxisleiter:
Ferenc Lenart
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Zoltán Forgó; Gabor Damjanovic
Kernmandanten
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek NV
Allegro
Obton A/S
Deutsche Bank
Barclays
Wells Fargo
Morgan Stanley
Standard Chartered Bank
BlackRock
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- Provided advice to Barclaycard Payments on the legal due diligence for its commercial charge card and purchasing card services in the UK and EEA.
- Provided advice to the client in relation to the Hungarian legal aspects of their Legal & Compliance Guideline.
- Advised on the legal requirements/restrictions which apply to the cross-border marketing and/or selling of certain financial products and services to clients based in Hungary.
KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm
KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm balance regulatory and transactional work, handling traditional finance and financial regulatory projects for Hungarian and multinational companies. Following the departure of practice head Gergő Szalai-Bordás, Dalma Ördögh joined the team in January 2025, leading the practice on complex transactions in the food and beverage sector, debt refinancing, and project finance deals. Tamás Vágner advises on the operation and organisational structure of financial institutions. Another key team member, who joined in July 2025, is Bálint Bodó, who works on both regulatory and transactional financing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Dalma Ördögh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tamas Vágner; Balint Bodo
Referenzen
‚Thorough legal and market knowledge.‘
‚Cooperation with KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm is smooth, their supportive attitude helped the work to a great extent. Their professional knowledge is diversified and outstanding. Using their market experience, KPMG proposes innovative solutions.‘
‚We especially value the law firm’s ability to understand the administrative legal aspects of the given complex project.‘
Kernmandanten
Ford Group
Friedrich Boysen GmbH & Co. KG
Granite Bank Ltd.
HB Reavis Real Estate Development Fund
KOMETA 99 Ltd.
Trive Bank Hungary Ltd.
Uniqa Raiffeisen Software Service Kft.
VakifBank International AG
Weerts Logistics Park
VakifBank International AG
Weerts Logistics Park
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- Advising a firm in the Hungarian crypto market in obtaining its license from the Hungarian National Bank in accordance with the MiCA regulation.
- Provided comprehensive legal assistance to HB Reavis Real Estate Development Fund, ensuring full compliance with financial regulations across all relevant operations.
- Advised Turkish bank Vakifbank, in establishing its presence in Hungary by first setting up a representative office and then a branch.
LeitnerLaw Szabó and Partners Law Firm
Established in 2024, the team at LeitnerLaw Szabó and Partners Law Firm advises major domestic companies and subsidiaries of large corporations on corporate finance transactions, and real estate project financing. The team is led by Edina Nagy, who has extensive experience in project finance matters, restructuring, and insolvency of debtors of financial institutions. She is joined by Petra Novotny, who advises on complex domestic and international banking transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Edina Nagy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Petra Novotny
Kernmandanten
KDB Bank Europe Ltd.
ITE Bus & Truck Ltd.
Realis Group, Hungary
EOS Hungary Ltd.
Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG
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- Advised KDB Bank Európa Zrt.—the 100% Hungarian subsidiary of Korea Development Bank with 28 years of presence in Hungary—on several cross-border Schuldschein transactions in 2024, requiring close coordination with German counsel due to the financial instrument’s governing law.
- Acted as lead counsel to the Hungarian dealer of Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses in the sale of 110 buses for Budapest public transport, advising on complex financial arrangements and cross-border guarantees that required aligning German master agreements with Hungarian legal requirements.
- Advised Realis Group on two loans from the Hungarian branch of Bank Burgenland for the acquisition and development of two Budapest office buildings, ensuring the loan documentation complied with the specific legal requirements applicable to real estate investment funds.
Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda
Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda specialises in cross-border matters, handling non-traditional transactions and financial matters for commercial banks. The team also assist international law firms with Hungarian banking and finance mandates. Practice head György Kiszely specialises in consumer protection and business compliance as well as problematic loan transactions and non-performing loans. Balázs Karsai handles banking litigation matters, focusing on payment mechanism and card services clients, Mónika Vrancsik advises on forex cases, and Zóra Lehoczki assists with non-contentious and arbitration financial transactions.
Praxisleiter:
George Kiszely
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Balázs Karsai; Mónika Vrancsik; Zóra Lehoczki
Kernmandanten
Arendt Regulatory & Consulting SA
OTP Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
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Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys
Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys is home to a team of experienced banking and finance lawyers able to represent commercial and state owned banks, financial institutions, and borrowers from energy and renewables, construction, and real estate development. Practice head Péter Vincze specialises in capital market transactions. Zoltán Módos advises on private equity finance matters, while Levente Kálmán assists clients in the process of financing large-scale commercial real estate developments. Other key team members include Tamás Kárpáthegyi, Erik Landgraf, and Áron Mátyás Somogyi.
Praxisleiter:
Péter Vincze
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Zoltán Módos; Levente Kálmán; Tamás Kárpáthegyi; Erik Landgraf; Áron Mátyás Somogyi
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‚This law firm stands out for its exceptional expertise in corporate restructuring and project finance, characterised by a deep understanding of the financial sector and a proactive approach to complex challenges.‘
‚The team possesses a unique blend of legal acumen and industry insight, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions that address both legal and business needs. Their strengths lie in their collaborative approach, where attorneys work seamlessly with clients to devise suitable strategies that optimise outcomes.‘
‚The team stands out for their exceptional combination of legal expertise, industry knowledge, and a client-first mentality.‘
Kernmandanten
Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
PURO Hotels
ONEY Magyarország Zrt., ONEY Bank S.A.
Solar Markt group
CESI Group
Vákuum Invest Kft.
Indotek Group
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Taylor Wessing Hungary
Taylor Wessing Hungary provides legal support to banks, private equity firms, and financial institutions across Hungary, advising on lending frameworks, syndicated loans, and M&A-related financing. The team is led by Torsten Braner, who advises lenders in complex debt and corporate financing transactions. He is joined by Petra Knall, whose areas of speciality include regulatory compliance, debt, corporate project financing, and collateral documentation.
Praxisleiter:
Torsten Braner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Petra Knall
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- Advising Berenberg Bank, a German private-owned bank, on the granting of a promissory note loan agreement (PNLA) to a German solar park developer and the securitisation of the PNLA under Hungarian law.
Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office
Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office‘s banking and finance team leverage the firm’s wider tax, and transaction advisory and audit practices to advise on syndicated, bilateral, and club loan agreements, insolvency procedures, debt restructuring, and regulatory issues. A dedicated capital markets team has also recently been established, increasing the team's offering. Practice head Iván Sefer focuses on borrower-side mandates in local markets, while Péter Csonga advises on compliance in regulated markets. Other key team members include Walid Frőlich and Zita Pavelko.
Praxisleiter:
Iván Sefer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Péter Csonga; Walid Frőlich; Zita Pavelko
Kernmandanten
MKIF Ltd. (Hungarian Motorway Concession Company)
Generali Investments CEE, Investiční Společnost, a.s.
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- Acted as borrower’s counsel for MKIF Ltd. (Hungarian Motorway Concession Company) on a project finance transactions, with a credit facility amount exceeding EUR 1bn.
- Provided legal assistance to Generali Investments CEE, Investiční Společnost, a.s. with respect to a complex intra-group corporate restructuring comprising of multiple steps, including the various financial regulatory aspects of the matter.