The ‘reliable, attentive and competent’ banking and finance team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda advises a growing list of both local and foreign banks, and the group is regularly involved in cross-border financing matters. The team demonstrates specialised knowledge of the financing of energy-related projects. Practice head Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand has over 20 years’ experience advising clients in the banking and finance space, with a particular focus on the borrower side. Gergely Szécsényi advises foreign banks and companies on cross-border deals and financial regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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‘This firm has a very client-orientated working style and the team is organised very well, enabling it to solve multiple situations.’
‘When we reach a very intensive negotiation with very limited time available, the practitioner stays with us to jointly contribute to the success of the deal.’
‘A very reliable, attentive and competent team in finance law. A dedicated team which does not change easily, and you always know who to refer to when you need additional support.’
‘Gergely Szécsényi has continuously been very helpful and is always ready to explain the peculiarities of Hungarian law and local market standards in order for the client to make the best possible decision case by case. It is easy to feel reassured with such detailed and clear explanations.’
'Very fast understanding of the complex deal.'
'Ready to discuss any time, full-scale and flexible assistance.'
Key clients
- CIB Bank
- EXIM Bank
- HUSA (MSZKSZ)
- UniCredit Bank
- Start Garancia
- CMC Europe
- Electron Holding
- WKW Group
- Joyson Safety Systems
- VHK ZRT.
- ZFP realitny fond
- ING Bank NV
- Citibank Europe plc
Work highlights
- Advising HUSA on the financing of the purchase of special gas reserves of Hungary and subsequent amendments of the related facility agreement.
- Advised CEE Catering HoldCo Kft, as borrower, on the negotiation of a syndicated facility agreement, the related security structure and the security agreements in connection with the management buy-out of the Hungarian, Romanian, Czech and Slovak Eurest companies.
- Advised EXIM Bank on several project financing transactions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand