bpv JÁDI NÉMETH Attorneys at Law‘s energy and projects practice, led by Andrea Jádi Németh and Adrienne Mátés, brings strength to advising a roster of clients spanning sectors ranging from energy, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals to finance and the automotive industry.

Martonyi & Partners advises on cross-border supply agreements, procurement, restructuring, energy acquisitions, and regulatory matters. The practice, led by Csaba Ember, also assists with infrastructure dispute and arbitration issues.

With a particularly active projects and energy practice, the team at Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda advises on a range of traditional and renewable projects, alongside project development matters. The practice has a proven track record assisting with energy-related M&A transactions, power plant development, green and brownfield investments, EPC contracts and renewable energy projects. The team also have notable strength in the mining, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Practice head Balázs Sepsey advises on mandates concerning EU energy law, providing regulatory and energy state-related aid work assistance. Péter Gullai is a trusted adviser for power companies and energy traders; Emőke Kovács focuses on electricity and natural gas trading, as well as heat production and distribution; and László Bujáki advises on energy and natural resource-related transactions. Other key names include Balázs Tomaj and Kristóf Ferenczi.

CMS utilises their global network to advise banks, power plant developers, operators, and investors throughout the project life cycle. The team is active in oil and gas-related deals, the construction of power plants (particularly photovoltaic plants), and project finance. Co-head Péter Simon specialises in energy, infrastructure, industrial, and construction projects, while fellow co-head Erika Papp handles matters concerning renewable energy and energy financing. Péter Deák is notable for his work in public procurement, energy M&A, and energy regulatory matters with a focus on licensing requirements. Zsófia Hermann is well-versed in solar power plants, assisting clients with drafting and negotiating EPC contracts. Eszter Török and Árpád Lantos assist the team on project financing matters, with their expertise in finance.

Acting for strategic investors, financial investors, and financiers, DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm advises on public infrastructure developments, nuclear and solar power plant developments, e-waste management, and hydrocarbon stockpiling. The practice is also active in the renewable energy sector. Gábor Simon provides legal support for gas and energy projects, and Péter Győrfi-Tóth assists with all aspects of large infrastructure projects, including solar and nuclear power plants. Márk Seres specialises in insolvency law matters and restructuring for creditors and debtors in the transport and manufacturing sectors. Viktor Romsics focuses on infrastructure, construction, and transport mandates, alongside construction dispute resolution. Another key name is Dóra Dránovits.

With a strong project development practice, Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda advises public sector stakeholders and international energy companies on renewable financing mandates, with a focus on PV power plants. Its Hungarian team coordinates with the firm's network across the CEE region to handle complex mandates. László Krüpl, co-head, advises clients on the development, acquisition, and divestitures of real estate and greenfield investments, alongside real estate issues arising from solar energy project. Fellow co-head Gergely Horváth is experienced across the energy and public utilities sector, assisting clients with electricity and natural gas trading, power plant permitting, and climate change issues. Viktória Hiesz joined in April 2024.

Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda advises clients across energy, project, and project financing mandates, with expertise in real estate, energy, and construction. The team also assists with energy disputes and solar power plant development projects. Dániel Arányi handles a mix of M&A transactions, financing, and drafting and negotiation of project development and commercial agreements for Hungarian and international energy clients. Head of the real estate practice Ferenc Mátra advises developers on construction, project finance, M&A transactions, and greenfield investment projects. Other key names include Konrád Siegler, who is experienced in corporate and financing transactions, and Csongor Tompa, who addresses real estate finance matters and construction projects.

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda's project and energy practice displays notable expertise in energy arbitration and electricity forwarding, working with other teams within the firm to manage transactions across the CEE region. Practice head László Kenyeres advises clients on power plant and infrastructure development projects, public procurement proceedings, and energy trading arbitration. He is also involved with the implementation of renewable energy projects and energy efficiency schemes. Zoltán Faludi is noted for his energy-related disputes experience, while Norbert Bálint specialises in large construction projects and M&A transactions. Ádám Lukonits brings regulatory and compliance experience, assisting with legislative initiatives and public relations.

Dentons' wide-ranging energy, infrastructure, and projects practice encompasses energy transactions, structuring and financing of large-scale projects, dispute resolution, and M&A transactions. The practice displays particular strength in electricity market matters, advising on battery energy storage projects. Practice head Anita Horváth provides expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions in the energy industry. Eszter Zádori and Henriett Fekete focus on renewable energy mandates. Attila Tatár conducts legal due diligence for solar energy projects.

Erdos • Partners covers the entire scope of energy and project matters including renewable energy matters, regulatory advice, drafting project agreements, M&A-related transactions, and project financing. The team have increase their offering, handling an increasing number of PV power plant projects and battery recycling plants. Practice head Balázs Várszeghi assists clients with PV power plants, electricity supply, and battery recycling. Gabor Erdos advises on real estate and renewable energy projects, and Luca Bokor has expertise in project financing, assisting multinational investors and developers.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners advises international clients on cross-border conventional and renewable energy mandates. The team also displays skill in advising on large-scale industrial and infrastructure developments, including greenfield sites. Attila Ungár is a real estate and project lawyer, advising investors on large-scale developments across the energy, infrastructure, logistics and industrial sectors. Viktória Szilágyi focuses on conventional and renewable energy projects, including geothermal investments. Ádám Máttyus advises multinational energy investors through cross-border M&A, FDI screening, merger control, and regulatory approvals for energy projects.

Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal displays particularly strength across the renewable energy projects and ESG investments spaces, on regulatory projects related to waste management, green construction, and battery storage projects. Co-head Péter Zalai provides legal counselling to clients in regulated industries, handling green transition projects and implementation of greenfield and sustainability-related investments. Fellow co-head Zoltán Várszegi assists energy clients with restructuring projects. Another key name is János Faragó, who specialises in energy law transactions concerning the negotiation of access to the Hungarian energy grid.

Szecskay Attorneys at Law covers the full array of energy-related mandates, assisting oil and gas, renewable, and energy infrastructure clients throughout the entire life cycle of a given project. The team are also skilled in litigation and arbitration work related to energy laws. Katalin Grósz, who leads the team, represents energy clients in litigation cases, and handles financing and restructuring issues. Róbert Dezső advises energy clients on tax and customs litigation matters, while György Wellmann specialises in public procurement for energy clients. Anikó Keller extends the team's offering as an ESG expert who handles sustainability-related compliance and risk management mandates.

The team at Bán, S. Szabó, Rausch & Partners are adept at handling energy-related regulatory, M&A, and litigation matters, advising clients on trading and energy-related disputes. Mandates include battery-related issues, electricity and gas trading licenses, and ESCO contracts. The team is jointly led by Gergely Szabó, who provides regulatory, energy trading, district heating, and litigation advice, and Balázs Unger, who focuses on M&A and greenfield energy investments.

CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners maintains a particular focus on infrastructure projects, advising clients on road and railway infrastructure projects. The group brings strength to matters involving public procurement law, competitive bidding procedures, and public-private projects. Leading the team is Sándor Szterényi, who specialises in state aid and public procurement projects related to public water supply, aviation, and construction. Eszter Kontor represents international clients in complex public procurement procedures, while Károly Zaicsek focuses on agricultural and mining real estate.

The energy and infrastructure team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm cooperates with their banking and finance team to advise large Hungarian banks in relation to project financing, with a particular focus on solar power plan projects and battery storage systems. Co-head Ágnes Bogdán negotiates complex M&A energy transactions and assists with the implementation of EPC agreements, while Péter Göndöcz advises M&A, corporate, and competition matters for energy clients. Another key name is Albert Fábián.

With strong transactional expertise, Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm advises oil and gas companies, and renewable energy developers and investors on M&A matters concerning major power station. The team also assists clients with energy regulatory work, financing and refinancing of energy assets, power purchase agreements, and EPC contracts. Practice head Zsófia Füzi handles PV power plant acquisitions and refinancing transactions.

HP Legal | Hajdu & Partners is geared to support international and Hungarian private and public companies on financing and project development mandates concerning energy and infrastructure. Co-head Réka Versics is a renewable energy project specialist, assisting with the financing of greenfield projects. Fellow co-head László Hajdu advises clients on project financing and renewable energy transactions.

KCG Partners Law Firm displays notable emphasis on project development, advising clients on industrial developments, including greenfield and brownfield sites, factory construction, land development, industrial licenses, and contract and claim management. The group advises clients throughout the project cycle. Co-heads Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik have extensive experience on large, international energy projects. Dénes Glavatity is geared to advise on construction projects, while Lídia Süveges reviews project and infrastructure contracts.

Lohn Law Firm advises foreign investors, architecture firms, and energy companies on various solar power projects, and on oil company work. Co-head Balázs Lohn brings two decades of experience to the team, with a focus on property litigation and transactions. Fellow co-head Balázs Kis specialises in real estate and corporate transactions, as well as risk management.

Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda‘s project and energy team advises clients on regulatory matters across energy, transport, environmental, and telecoms projects, including a number of PV power plant projects. Gergely Légrádi specialises in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and hydrocarbon exploration and production. Dávid Hanis advises electricity and natural gas traders, and mining entrepreneurs on energy efficiency and environmental protection.

Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys advises energy traders and aggregators, and multinational clients seeking the services of energy providers. Work includes regulatory matters, sale and purchase of electricity agreements, and acquisitions of power stations. Péter Vincze brings M&A experience, while Szilvia Fehérvári provides day-to-day advice to electricity and gas traders, aggregators, and clients. Balázs Dominek handles energy and public utilities related proceedings and litigation.