CMS

With an established team comprising both Hungarian and UK-qualified experts, CMS advises key players in the finance sector on matters from bond issuances to financings and refinancings. The firm is a go-to choice for major international banks, financial services providers and private equity players. The practice handles various regulatory projects and boasts a team of dedicated regulatory and fintech lawyers. As managing partner and the firm’s head of finance for the CEE and CIS regions, Erika Papp leads the team. Eszter Török, who is qualified in both Hungary and the UK, has over 20 years’ experience across the spectrum of banking and finance matters, including those relating to project and real estate finance, while Dorottya Varga-Giesz focuses on loan portfolio transactions. Árpád Lantos‘ extensive expertise covers corporate finance and MBOs. Sándor Kovács has a strong track record representing financial institutions in litigation before Hungarian courts. Since publication, former Dentons country manager Gábor Király rejoined the practice (in September 2024).