Providing a seamless service to both national and multinational clients, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law advises on the gamut of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The practice handles the full life cycle of transactions, from due diligence to acquisition financing, and noted a recent increase in private equity transactions. The group’s expertise spans various industries, and the financial services and TMT sectors have been recent growth areas. Ákos Fehérváry leads the team alongside Ines Radmilovic, who takes a lead role in integrations and split-off mandates. Ferenc Dávid advises on reorganisations and M&A in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, while Gréta Gali is praised by clients for her advice on corporate structuring and compliance. Dániel Orosz leads the firm’s energy practice, advising traditional and alternative energy clients on M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their knowledge and responsiveness are top class. Engagement with clients and support is always timely, efficient and precise!’

  • ‘Ines Radmilovic has outstanding connections to her clients, and her knowledge is deep, with a great support team!'

  • ‘My experience is that each practitioner is very knowledgeable, professional and an excellent team-player. They discuss each topic very thoroughly from all potential angles internally first and communicate their conclusion as the final one to the client.'

  • 'They are prompt with their responses but also remain open and flexible for potential modifications.’
  • ‘I would particularly mention Ines Radmilovic, who is amazingly professional and knowledgeable, and keeps in mind any action points from the past. Proactive, energetic, but not too pushy (just enough). She is a fantastic team player, not shy to ask for internal or external guidance if necessary.’

  • ‘Dániel Orosz is a top lawyer with very practical approach to complex matters. He has a deep understanding of the law and business environment in Hungary.’

  • ‘Great work and thank you for your help and patience!’

Key clients

  • PKN Orlen /Orlen Unipetrol
  • MOL Group
  • Széchényi Funds / Lead Ventures
  • Johnson&Johnson
  • Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)
  • Baker Hughes
  • Aeris Communication Inc.
  • Callis Befektetési Zrt.

Work highlights

  • Advised ORLEN Unipetrol on its acquisition of petrol stations in Hungary from MOL.
  • Advising MOL Group on a remedy transaction consisting of the sale of 39 service stations, having previously assisted the client with the acquisition of OMV Slovenia.
  • Advised Széchenyi Funds and Lead Ventures on their exit from aiMotive by its sale to Stellantis.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Ines Radmilovic
Hall of fameHegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dániel Orosz
Dániel Orosz
Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ákos Fehérváry, Ines Radmilovic

Other key lawyers

Dániel Orosz, Ferenc Dávid, Gréta Gali