Powered by the bench strength of the Baker McKenzie global network (74 offices across 45 countries), Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law remains a leader in the practice space, assisting domestic and multinational corporates involved in high-value, cross-border M&A and reorganisations, carve-outs and spin-off projections. The firm’s client roster spans sectors ranging from energy, IT and agriculture to media, hospitality and tech. The group is led by Ákos Fehérváry, an expert in M&A and employment law. Former team co-head Ines Radmilovic was promoted to senior counsel in July 2024 and advises on tech acquisitions and reorganisations. Other key figures include energy sector specialist Dániel Orosz and Ferenc Dávid, who handles M&A automotive, pharma and tech matters.
Key clients
- Baker Hughes
- Afry
- Callis
- Embracer
- Tesco
- Pepe Jeans / Joe Jeans SL
- Orlen Unipetrol / Orlen Hungary
Work highlights
- Advised Callis Group on all aspects of and conducted the auction process that resulted in foreign investors entering several photovoltaic projects in Hungary.
- Advised Orlen Unipetrol / Orlen Hungary on the acquisition of 60 petrol stations in Hungary from MOL, a process that involved de/rebranding, inventory measurement, and negotiations with SeS operators, as well as constant coordination between Orlen Hungary's and MOL's many multiple functional teams to enable the transition.
- Advised Tesco-Global Zrt on the planning and implementation of a complex large scale equity restructuring project targeting cash repatriation through the increasing and then decreasing of share capital, including advice on corporate and securities law aspects, as well as tax and accounting considerations.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ákos Fehérváry