CMS
Client SatisfactionWith 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).
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Testimonials
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‘They are pro-business and help structure deals with their advice. It is a very experienced team with whom I enjoy working.’
‘To name some standouts: Erika Papp, Sándor Kovács, Árpád Lantos.’
Key clients
- Atenor Hungary Ltd.
- Balbec Asset Management
- CIB Bank Ltd. (Intesa Sanpaolo subsidiary)
- Erste Bank Hungary Plc.
- K&H Bank Ltd.
- MBH Bank Plc.
- OTP Bank Plc.
- UniCredit Bank Hungary Plc.
- Innovolt Ltd.
- Raiffeisen Bank Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Commerzbank AG on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary Erste Bank Hungary Zrt, followed by an intra-group asset transfer.
- Advised major real estate developer GTC on the refinancing of the landmark GTC office building by UniCredit Hungary.
- Advised UniCredit Bank on the development financing of a major logistics centre in a real estate fund structure.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Erika Papp