Characterised by its strong international reach, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Dentons represents regional and European clients, across the SEE region and at a global level. The group’s diverse client base spans various industries, including the TMT, energy and life sciences sectors. As an experienced M&A partner, Rob Irving was appointed co-head of the firm’s Europe corporate and M&A team in March 2022, and now leads the team alongside Anita Horváth, who advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. Following his recent promotion to senior associate, Sebastian Ishiguro continues to advise on cross-border transactions. János Csáki has a strong track record in the private equity space. Kamran Pirani was promoted to counsel in April 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They were exceptionally responsive, and highly qualified, probably the best experts in the field of M&A. We were lucky to work with them.’

  • ‘We highly appreciate their dedicated and professional work.’

Key clients

  • Meopta - optika, s.r.o.
  • aiMotive
  • EMMA Capital
  • Affidea Group B.V.
  • Beretta Holding S. A.
  • River Styxx Capital AD
  • Abraxa Group OOD
  • Vega Medical EOOD
  • PineBridge Investments

Work highlights

  • Advised the family that owns 100% of Meopta – Optika on the sale of the company to global investment firm Carlyle.
  • Advised the founder and CEO of, and the angel and institutional investors in, aiMotive on their divesture of 100% of aiMotive group in favour of publicly-traded Stellantis.
  • Advised EMMA Capital on its agreement with Entain to sell a 75% stake in SuperSport.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rob Irving, Anita Horváth

Other key lawyers

Kamran Pirani, Sebastian Ishiguro, János Csáki, Nóra Jakab