With the addition of clients across the automotive and hotel industries, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law continues to expand its diverse roster. The team has a strong track record in the technology sector, advising both investors and start-ups. With 20 years’ experience in M&A transactions, practice co-head Orsolya Görgényi ‘not afraid to roll up her sleeves’, focusing on privatisation deals and inbound investments. Advising clients across the DACH region, Sándor Németh co-leads alongside Görgényi, bringing niche expertise in the life sciences space, as well as in wealth management and trusts, to the team. Adrienn Tar further bolsters the team’s international reach, taking a leading role in cross-border M&A transactions, while Judit Budai regularly advises start-ups on corporate structuring.

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  • ‘The commercial, corporate and M&A team consists of very experienced and trustworthy lawyers. They not only understand the legal aspects of our cases, but also the commercial background. I can always count on their prompt and professional legal assistance.'

  • ‘Orsolya Görgényi is outstanding in every respect: responsive, creative, excellent!’

  • ‘Certainly one of the most professional teams in Hungary. Smooth collaboration. Orsolya Görgényi stands out for the high quality of her work and her leadership.’

  • ‘Well-established corporate and M&A practice of international standard. Orsolya Görgényi is a very experienced M&A lawyer, we value the direct and pragmatic communication.’

  • ‘Orsolya Görgényi is commercial and responsive, not afraid to roll up her sleeves, but supportive of her team as well.’

  • ‘Orsolya Görgényi and Adrienn Tar are excellent lawyers. They both understand the business and can come up with feasible solutions.’

  • ‘The corporate and M&A team under the lead of Orsolya Görgényi is truly exceptional: they are extremely experienced with international transactions and are well-versed, always available and ready to go the extra mile. They stand out with their exceptional team of attorneys, who demonstrate unwavering commitment to excellence and client-centric approach.'

  • ‘Adrienn Tar is an outstanding practitioner. True and genuine attention. Right amount of communication, always relevant, very professional understanding of client needs.'

Key clients

  • Pilous Spol s.r.o.
  • SungEel HighTech Co., Ltd.
  • Peckwater Brands Europe
  • QIMA
  • Groupe Avril
  • ETS Engineering
  • Nhood
  • Scrub Daddy
  • Sandberg
  • EBRD
  • Purple Saw

Work highlights

  • Advised Pilous Packaging on the acquisition of CPS – Compasol by Pilous Spol.
  • Advised SungEel HighTech on the establishment of a new holding company, capital increase in the holding company, preparation of the sale and purchase agreements for the Hungarian and Polish target companies, and also assisted with the Hungarian part of the transaction.
  • Advised Peckwater Brands on the acquisition of 100% of Honest Food Kitchens in Hungary.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Orsolya Görgényi, Sándor Németh

Other key lawyers

Judit Budai, Adrienn Tar, Bence Molnár