Commercial, corporate and M&A

Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda

Client Satisfaction

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda remains a leader in the practice area, assisting financial institutions, private equity firms and domestic and multinational businesses in such areas as TMT, pharmaceuticals, software and energy with complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice is headed by Pál Szabó, who brings over 20 years’ experience to a wide range of M&A, private equity/venture capital and corporate mandates. Other key names include CEE regional partner David Dederick, who, in addition to M&A, specialises in private equity matters; Dária Szabó, who displays particular skill in the real estate sector; and Barnabás Simon.

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Testimonials

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‘As a long-standing client, it is a pleasure for us to work with the Bird & Bird team. We can always count on their brilliant legal expertise and commitment to providing accurate and timely advice. Their solution-oriented attitude is a great asset.’
‘Pál Szabó is a true top-tier lawyer who consistently delivers exceptional service and results.’
‘High professional knowledge, handling cases with ownership, very responsive team with a customer focus.’
‘Bird & Bird's M&A team comprises spectacular talents at all levels of seniority which makes it possible for them to always meet clients' needs in terms of sectoral expertise, deal specific experience and resources. They are comfortably working in multi-jurisdictional deals that require coordination of various local teams/counsels. The 'one team' approach truly prevails at the firm, as their M&A professionals smoothly communicate with and, if necessary, involve specialists of other practice areas - IP and regulatory counsels who can jump in to assist if the deal requires.’
‘We have a long track record of working with Pál Szabó, Barnabás Simon and Dária Szabó on various transactional matters. Each of them is an exceptional professional having traits that distinguish them from their peers. Pál, is a remarkable leader who supervises his team's work and steps in to assist when we feel stuck on the most crucial negotiation points to move things forward. Barnabás is a dynamic negotiator with great technical skills who is well versed at UK & US market practices and has been lead counsel to our company in multiple cross-border deals. Dária is a very responsive and detailed-oriented attorney who has comprehensive knowledge of corporate law and assisted us in several investments and joint ventures.'
‘The team showed a solid understanding of our industry, especially in areas like intellectual property, data protection and software. They always gave us practical, thoughtful advice. Their professionalism, attention to detail and effort to really get to know our business have been key in helping us meet our legal needs.’
‘In particular, Dária Szabó has been exceptional. Her expertise, attention to detail and ability to offer clear and actionable guidance have been invaluable to us. Dária Szabó took the time to understand our specific challenges and consistently provided thoughtful solutions.’

Key clients

OTP
Founders of HelloPay
Széchenyi Funds
Vesta Software Group
IQVIA
All Iron

Work highlights

Advising OTP Bank on the indirect acquisition of Luminor Bank AS (Luminor) in Estonia in an auction sale process.
Advised Széchenyi Funds in the establishment of Óbuda Uni Venture Capital Zrt., a joint venture of Széchenyi Funds, Óbuda University and Rudolf Kálmán Foundation for Óbuda University, a university-backed accelerator providing financing to startups and spin-offs.
Advised IQVIA AG, the Swiss subsidiary of a multinational company operating in the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research, on the acquisition of B2i Healthcare, a Hungarian healthcare software engineering firm.

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