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.
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- The Budapest office of BB is widely recognized for its dedication and accessibility towards clients. They consistently deliver exceptional client service throughout our collaboration, which we value highly for its responsiveness and customer-oriented mindset. From our perspective, they take the time to understand not only the legal aspects of transactions but also the broader business context. Their approach makes us feel like priority clients, with a steady commitment to excellence. Moreover, the team has a remarkable talent for translating even the most intricate legal issues into clear and practical advice. Their strong legal expertise and their focus on protecting our interests, combined with the alignment of their values with ours, make them a truly outstanding partner. The BB lawyers are experienced professionals who excel at handling complex matters. They proactively identify potential challenges we might overlook, offer immediate and effective recommendations, and assist throughout the implementation phase. Our day-to-day matters are managed seamlessly by the core team. When necessary, they efficiently coordinate with colleagues from other practice areas to provide swift support on sensitive or demanding issues. This high level of internal cooperation guarantees that our needs are addressed quickly and effectively. They maintain a broad strategic view, adapt to our business priorities, and consistently deliver optimal legal outcomes. As part of a global firm, BB continuously maintains an impressive standard of professional service. They are always ready to respond to urgent matters and produce work that is both accurate and timely, even when deadlines are tight.
- The individuals at Siegler Bird & Bird bring a combination of solid expertise, good commercial understanding, and great client management skills. Csongor Tompa deserves special recognition. His legal knowledge is strong, and he combines technical accuracy with a calm, solutions-driven attitude that makes cooperation smooth and efficient. He is approachable, highly responsive, and manages matters with discipline and clarity. His balanced communication style and reliability make him a trusted point of contact in banking and finance matters.
- The Bird & Bird team consistently delivers outstanding legal support across our complex financing transactions. Over many years now, their collaborative approach and deep understanding of intricate financial structures have made them an invaluable partner in our work. Each team member brings exceptional legal expertise and maintains a strong focus on client needs. The team's responsiveness, clear guidance, and professional excellence have been instrumental in the successful completion of our various financing projects.
- Konrás Siegler - Of Counsel: always available, professional approach, even in tense situations and under time pressure. Csongor Tompa - Counsel: experience of many years in complex capital market transactions; Gábor Szabó - Senior Associate: he regularly provides advice in complex corporate and capital market deals, sharp and focused on the client's needs.
- Mihály Harcos - He is one, if not the best, tax litigator in Hungary. He has special knowledge in both tax law and constitutional law, and that was exactly what we needed for our case.
- Siegler Bird & Bird’s Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice is a strong and reliable team with solid technical expertise and a genuinely collaborative approach. The team is professional, organized, and easy to work with, and they demonstrate a good understanding of the commercial context behind financing structures. The practice is well integrated into the international Bird & Bird network, which adds value in cross-border matters. They also make good use of internal collaboration tools and demonstrate a modern, business-oriented mindset in their work. They represent strong personal engagement, reliability, and a hands-on approach that many clients find particularly valuable.
Key clients
- 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
Work highlights
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.
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Practice head
Csongor Tompa
Other key lawyers
Konrád Siegler; Tamás Simon; Gàbor Szabó; Áron Tót