With a particular focus on inbound investments, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar advises clients across Western Europe, the US and Asia. The group assists Hungarian clients with cross-border acquisitions, as well as advising on restructurings, joint ventures, spin-offs and public takeovers. The group’s expertise spans various industries, with a particular focus on deals within the energy, life sciences and real estate sectors. Gábor Gelencsér and Annamária Csenterics co-lead the team, with the latter bringing additional expertise in private equity matters to the group. As an English-qualified lawyer, Anthony O’Connor strengthens the practice’s international reach, advising corporate, private equity and venture capital investors across the CEE region. Ákos Nagy specialises in telecoms matters. Áron Barta and Kármen Csenge Koller were promoted to senior associate level in March 2023, rounding out the practice’s strong junior bench, which also includes associate Bianka Kovács.

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Testimonials

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‘The team led by Gábor Gelencsér has the experience and skill to act on an equal footing with top-ranked international law firms. In a recent matter, we initially engaged them as local counsel, but then decided to have them act as primary counsel early in the negotiations process as their work was that good.’
‘We've worked with Gábor Gelencsér on several matters for nearly 10 years. He's always impressed us with his technical skills and client relations, and has now matured into a very good lead lawyer.’
‘Outstanding communication, highly professional and flexible.’
‘They hear and understand what the client is saying.’
‘The team is well experienced.’
‘Gábor Gelencsér - exceptional experience and providing real good solutions.'
'Áron Barta is so open-minded.’
‘Very pragmatic approach, swift turnaround times and finding solutions to the client's needs.’

Key clients

OTP Bank Plc
MVM / MVM CEEnergy / MAVIR
Wizz Air
MOL Group
EYGS LLP (Ernst&Young)
SK Battery
MET Group
China CEE Equity
Eviosys Packaging
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
Procter & Gamble

Work highlights

Advised OTP Bank on the successful acquisition of Uzbekistan’s fifth-largest bank, Ipoteka Bank, with an 8.5% market share and more than 1.6 million retail customers.
Assisted a client with the setting up of a joint venture with a US upstream company for the implementation of a large-scale natural gas exploration project in Hungary.
Advised on a contemplated joint merger of various key energy sector players in the CEE region.