CMS, praised for the team's ‘professionalism, speed, accuracy, and helpfulness', brings expertise to matters involving VAT, income tax, disputes, tax fraud, extra profit taxes, and transfer pricing. Head of tax, Bálint Zsoldos, joined the team at the beginning of 2025, strengthening their offering. He is joined by Eszter Kálmán, who has extensive knowledge of Hungarian tax laws, assisting client on customs, environmental product levy issues, and VAT matters. Diána Szécsényi-Galambosi draws on a skill set as a full-time tax practitioner and adviser. Judit Kresz left the firm in 2025.
Tax in Hungary
CMS
Praxisleiter:
Bálint Zsoldos
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eszter Kálmán; Diána Szécsényi-Galambosi
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‚Reliability, expertise.‘
‚Eszter Kálmán is very thoughtful, interested in every detail, focused and attentive. She also has a very strong team spirit and she is a diligent person.‘
Kernmandanten
Chemaxon
Marriott Hotels/ Dorothea Hotel
MOL
SimplePay / Hellopay
Primark
Paccor Hungary
Samsung Electronics
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- Provided strategic guidance to Chemaxon on the Hungarian implications of the transaction, including warranty and indemnity provisions and cross-border structuring in coordination with US tax counsel.
- Advised Paccor Hungary on complex tax considerations relating to the sale of its blow molding division.
- Assisted SimplePay Plc on tax issues related to the development and operation of the Simple App and Simple Pay services, including tax aspects of entering new market segments with qvik, a Hungarian payment solution company.
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm is experienced at providing tax and customs law advisory services to clients from the life sciences, financial services, industrial, retail, TMT, energy, and transport industries. The team is able to advise clients on implementation of VAT directives, tax and customs litigation, and draws on a strong understanding of EU and international tax laws, allowing them to assist multinational companies. With a dedicated transfer pricing team, DLA Piper provides services in transfer pricing litigation and court procedures. Co-heads Levente Torma and Ákos Becher focus on tax-driven corporate restructuring and tax-related law suits before the Hungarian Tax Authorities. Other notable names include Imre Béres, Balázs Sőth, and Péter Király.
Praxisleiter:
Levente Torma; Ákos Becher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Imre Béres; Balázs Sőth; Péter Király
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‘Professional team with wide sector experience.‘
‘They were all committed and cooperative.’
‘Very good legal knowledge, able to communicate in several languages.’
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Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
Utilising their international network, the tax team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law advises clients on national and international tax matters, exchange control, M&A tax structuring, employment taxation, and VAT. Clients span the automotive, banking, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, and energy industries. The team have particularly notable experience in M&A tax-related matters. Practice head Gergely Riszter focuses on corporate tax, transfer pricing, and VAT matters, alongside assisting multinational clients on tax structuring investments in Hungary. He is joined by Tímea Bodrogi-Szabó, who supports companies with complex tax audit procedures and litigation arising from this, as well as VAT issues.
Praxisleiter:
Gergely Riszter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tímea Bodrogi-Szabó
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‘Very flexible. Can contribute to the success of the company with a prepared and individualised solution.’
‘The cooperating colleagues are all excellent people, in addition to their professional qualifications. Their abilities are in line with their personalities. They are determined, goal-oriented, open, and straightforward people.‘
Kernmandanten
Novo Nordisk
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- Advised Novo Nordisk in a tax case before the Hungarian high courts that was referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union, resulting in a favourable CJEU ruling that is binding on Hungarian courts.
Jalsovszky
Jalsovszky represents corporate and private clients across multiple tax advisory fields including corporate restructuring, M&A, real estate deals, ESOP programmes, and crypto investments. The team are also notable for their tax disputes work. Alongside their tax advisory work, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals on wealth management structures, asset protection, succession planning, and tax optimisation schemes. The team is led by Tamás Fehér, who manages the tax litigation and VAT advisory practice, and Ákos Baráti, who focuses on international tax planning, corporate tax advisory matters, and wealth planning. Péter Barta handles a mix of fiscal and tax matters, alongside tax litigation and tax structuring work.
Praxisleiter:
Tamás Fehér; Ákos Baráti
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Péter Barta
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‘The team around Tamás Fehér is very pleasant to work with. Technically excellent, and with timely follow ups. Excellent language skills, coordinated efficient approach and proactive attitude.’
‚Tamás Fehér is excellent. Technically superb and very pleasant to work with. Definitely stands out amongst his peers.’
‘High professional qualifications, personalised solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Friday Creative Kft.
Kisalföld Füszért Kereskedelmi Kft.
Hungrana Kft.
Fizetési Pont Terminál Üzemeltető Kft.
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- Advising Partner in Pet Food concerning an intra-group restructuring
- Advising Hungrana in a tax refund matter.
- Advising the Hungarian subsidiaries of the Accor group regarding GloBE.
KCG Partners Law Firm
KCG Partners Law Firm has a wide-ranging tax practice, including tax planning, asset management, tax optimisation, corporate reorganisation and M&A taxation, and energy and solar tax advisory work. The team’s ESOP design and implementation work is also notable. Co-head Eszter Kamocsay-Berta advises clients on cross-border tax aspects of large transactions, while Gabriella Gálik handles an array of complex tax matters. Krisztián Királyvölgyi was promoted to partner in July 2025, and focuses on wealth management.
Praxisleiter:
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta; Gabriella Gálik
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Krisztián Királyvölgyi
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‘I have been working for years with the team of Balint Zsoldos. They have always provide me with accurate information and always in the deadlines I needed.’
‘Balint Zsoldos is a knowledgeable tax lawyer, easy to be reached and quickly in the responses needed.’
‘The tax team at KCG Partners stands out for its deep technical expertise, cross-border experience, and client-focused approach. They handle complex international tax matters, asset management and fund structuring, with clear, actionable advice. Unlike larger firms, each matter has a dedicated lead, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and seamless collaboration across jurisdictions.‘
Kernmandanten
Corvinus Zrt.
Deltaplast
OTP Bank
Pastor Valorem Asset Management Foundation
LEGO
NATURTEX Kft.
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- Advised Corvinus Zrt., the Hungarian state-owned investment fund in the strategic acquisition of majority interest of Budapest airport for EUR 3.1bn.
Csovári Legal
Csovári Legal provides general tax advisory services to clients alongside assisting with restructuring, employee share schemes, and trust-based asset structure mandates. The practice specialises in IP tax advisory work, including IP tax optimisation and research and development tax. Practice head István Csovári advises on tax mandates that intersect with corporate, commercial, and IP law. Tamás Dankó handles tax-driven transactions, including restructuring, mergers, demergers, and changes in corporate forms. Another key name is Soma Simon, who assists with international tax matters.
Praxisleiter:
István Csővári
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tamás Dankó; Soma Simon
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‚Comprehensive and proactive thinking, differentiating the important issues from the less relevant ones, deep understanding of clients‘ needs, and excellent knowledge in international tax planning.’
‘Istvan Csővári has a great deal of experience and applies this creatively map all potential solutions and then practically boils down the the right / practical solution for us.’
‘I have worked with Istvan Csovari and Soma Simon on interdisciplinary projects involving international tax law. Both Istvan and Soma have deep knowledge of U.S. tax law, the taxation of IP, and tax treaties.’
Kernmandanten
M. Petrol Group
Zsolnay Group
NeocoreGames
Prohuman
Startup Hungary
Festipay
Régio Játék
Colossyan
Deligo
NNG
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LFB – László Fekete Bagaméry
The tax practice at LFB – László Fekete Bagaméry works closely with business and criminal litigators to advise on cases, from tax audit phase through to tax litigation and preparation of defence strategies in court. The firm also manages cross-border cases concerning VAT audits, tax due diligence, and the tax implications of M&A deals. The team is led by Gáspár Bagaméry, who specialises in tax planning for corporate clients, including setting up trusts and asset management, and Zoltán Fekete, who maintains a particular focus on tax litigation. Other key names including Gábor Németh and Linda Danicz.
Praxisleiter:
Gáspár Bagaméry; Zoltán Fekete
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gábor Németh; Linda Danicz
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‘Heavyweight tax lawyers, very experienced, both in advisory and in tax audits and tax litigation. The combination of litigators and tax lawyers working together is unique.’
‘Gáspár Bagaméry, is the core adviser of our group both in terms of tax and legal matters. For us the combination of legal and tax services in a „single stop“ model is a great benefit. I believe that Gáspár is very smart and hands-on, we can rely on his case assessment from the legal / tax side, but also from commercial side.’
‘Zoltán Titusz Fekete is a seasoned tax lawyer, with decades of experience, who knows the tax authority inside out. He is always a step ahead and has good judgement.‘
Kernmandanten
Valeo Hungary
Pannonia Bio Zrt
Pannon Solar Holding
LP Portfolio
Revay Dental Clinic
Nopeus
Dolpheen IT
GP Ticket
Smart Energy Invest
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- Advising Valeo e-automotive and Vale Auto electric Hungary in transfer pricing, corporate income tax and local business tax-related matters on day-to-day basis.
- Advising Pannonia Bio in a tax audit, focusing on extra profit taxes.
- Advising GP Ticket in cross-border VAT compliance matters.
Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda
Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda is a full service tax practice, with particular strength in tax litigation. The team advise retail, agricultural, and telecoms clients on tax structuring and planning to optimise tax efficiency. Practice head Orsolya Kovács leads on tax litigation matters, alongside assisting with tax administrative proceedings. Péter Nagy focuses on financial planning and banking issues, and assists with tax litigation work. Other key team members are Lúcia Detvay and György Tiborfi.
Praxisleiter:
Orsolya Kovács
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Péter Nagy; Lúcia Detvay; György Tiborfi; Mónika Vrancsik
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‘Nagy és Trócsányi stands out as a reliable and highly professional practices in Hungary, especially in the field of tax litigation. What we valued most was the team’s ability to combine deep technical legal expertise with a pragmatic and strategic approach to case management. The lawyers demonstrated a thorough understanding not only of the law but also of the wider regulatory and business environment in which we operate.‘
‚Their responsiveness, precision, and ability to tailor their advice to our specific needs has been outstanding. The practice is also notable for its high level of partner engagement and the accessibility of senior lawyers.’
‘We had the opportunity to work closely with Péter Nagy and Orsolya Kovács who both distinguished themselves through professionalism, dedication, and deep subject-matter expertise.‘
Kernmandanten
CBA
Napfény Toll Kft
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Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal
Working closely with the audit and business advisory teams, Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal's tax practice can handle complex mandates including tax litigation. The team also advises on specific industry tax regulations for telecoms, aviation and pharmaceutical clients. Zoltán Várszegi represents energy, mining, utilities, and telecoms clients before the European Court of Justice. Dániel Kelemen manages VAT, transfer pricing, and local tax disputes for chemical, financial, healthcare, and education sector clients.
Praxisleiter:
Zoltán Várszegi; Dániel Kelemen
Kernmandanten
VITERRA Hungary Kft. (previously: Glencore Agriculture Hungary Kft.)
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- Representing VITERRA Hungary in several tax and customs disputes – including representation based on previous representations in front of the European Court of Justice.
Szecskay Attorneys at Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law provides general advice concerning newly introduced taxes in Hungary. The practice is notable for their tax disputes work, collaborating with their strong dispute resolution practice. The team is led by Róbert Dezső, who focuses on dispute settlement, and complex tax and customs litigation. Máté Kiss advises battery and manufacturing clients on enforcement procedures, insolvency, and corporate disputes relating to tax laws.
Praxisleiter:
Róbert Dezső
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Máté Kiss
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‘Immediate reaction and top-notch professionalism.’
Kernmandanten
Lasselsberger Hungária Kft.
Zebra Neo 2014 Kft.
BIF Nyrt.
AEV Europe Kft
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- Representing Lasselsberger Hungária Kft. in various complex issues in relation to special sectorial taxes imposed by the Hungarian government.
- Representing Zebra Neo 2014 Kft., a Hungarian customs agent, in litigation against the Hungarian Customs Office on the subject of i. extinguishment of a customs debt in the case of self-induced correction of mistakes as well as ii. the conformity of Hungarian customs rules with EU-law.
- Providing BIF Nyrt. ongoing support with regards to all aspects of the company’s tax affairs, including the company’s successful transformation into a corporate tax-free ‚real estate investment trust‘ and various contemplated foreign investments.
Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office
Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office has a notable emphasis on tax disputes and litigation. The team advise local and international clients on tax implications related to restructuring, and M&A, and complex tax structuring. The practice is jointly led by Gergely Sera, who represents clients in tax disputes before the local courts and European Court of Justice, and Daniel Bajusz, who advises on tax case appeals and tax advisory projects.
Praxisleiter:
Gergely Sera; Daniel Bajusz
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‘An innovative team with vast experience, where the customer comes first.’
‘In addition to legal expertise, they also have very strong tax and accounting background knowledge.’
‚Customer-friendly, professional, and good communication/collaboration.‘
Kernmandanten
LVV-Team Kft.
Sysman Informatikai Zrt.
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Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda
Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda provides integrated tax advice to clients, working closely with their corporate, banking & finance, and employment teams. The firm also provides tax advice on M&A transactions and restructuring. Practice head János Pásztor assists with high-net-worth individuals and retail sector clients on tax planning and restructuring, litigation, and cross-border taxation matters. Bence Kálmán handles corporate tax and tax litigation concerns.
Praxisleiter:
János Pásztor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bence Kálmán
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‘Janos Pastor is my key contact.’
‘Good and reliable team that fulfils its mission smoothly.’
‘János Pasztor is a persistent and experienced litigation expert.‘
Kernmandanten
Uniper
BASF
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- Advising Uniper on all Hungarian legal, tax and regulatory aspects of the sale of a combined-cycle 430 MW power plant located in Gönyű, Hungary to Veolia, particularly structuring of the transaction, preparing a legal factbook, as well as drafting and negotiating all required transaction documents.
- Providing tax advice to long-time client BASF.