Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda’s expertise in competition law ranges from cartel investigations to compliance issues. The competition team continues to expand its diverse clientele, taking on new clients across the TMT, sports and logistics sectors. A recent increase in consumer protection cases has seen the team handle a growing number of related mandates before the HCA, and the group continues to be recognised for its established follow-on damages litigation expertise. ‘Excellent specialist’ and antitrust damages litigation expert Anna Turi leads the team, representing clients in merger control proceedings and unfair commercial practice cases. Márk Kovács is praised for his ’brilliant legal mind and excellent judgment’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is highly experienced, competent and effective in providing top-notch legal services across the whole spectrum of competition law. A well-organised team which has been delivering great results to us tirelessly and reliably for almost a decade. They are great to work with.’

  • ‘Márk Kovács is inarguably blessed with a brilliant legal mind and excellent judgment. Márk remains a modest and hard-working professional you can absolutely rely on. He commands superior analytical, research and drafting skills, allowing him to provide a great result even under heavy pressure and on rather short notice. His competence has long since passed the test of time and we cannot use words of praise that would be too great to thank him.'

  • 'Anna Turi has accompanied us on the Hungarian legal market for almost a decade now and has always delivered excellent results across the board. Her analytical skills and meticulous eye for detail often make a lot of difference. She manages her legal team effectively, keeping her colleagues motivated and clients satisfied. She fully deserves all the recognition she gets for her legal expertise and skills.’
  • ‘Good English, efficient work and handling of the task.’

  • ‘Great creative thinking in the area of competition law.’

  • ‘They are quick, very flexible, experienced and have an excellent knowledge with a very professional way of handling issues.'

  • ‘Anna Turi is a very passionate and excellent specialist and advises very pragmatically. She is also a very nice person.'

  • 'Christoph Haid is a very distinguished expert with vast experience.'

Key clients

  • Magna International Inc.
  • Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly: Daimler AG)
  • Robert Bosch Group
  • MANPOWER Munkaerő Szervezési Kft.
  • Getinge Group
  • Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH
  • Mondi AG
  • Pipelife Hungary Kft.

Work highlights

  • Represented Manpower Hungary in antitrust proceedings before the HCA and in a judicial review before the Supreme Court concerning the fine imposed by the HCA.
  • Advised Magna International on the acquisition of the active safety business of Veoneer.
  • Represented Bosch in merger control proceedings related to the acquisition of shares in and joint control over Hungarian thermo-technology company Kazántrade.

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.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Turi

Other key lawyers

Márk Kovács, Christoph Haid