Attorney-at-law
Cartel investigations are a key focus area for Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal‘s competition team, which represents clients in cases before the HCA and the CJEU. László Réti's expertise spans antitrust, merger control and consumer protection issues. Réti leads the team alongside Péter Zalai, who focuses his practice on the pharmaceuticals and energy sectors, particularly in terms of providing compliance advice. Zsófia Straubinger advises clients on dawn raids, as part of the team’s emphasis on preventative interventions. As part of the firm’s German desk, Márk Péter Baksa strengthens the team’s cross-border capabilities.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a reliable team with impressive professional experience and wide-ranging specialist knowledge.’
‘We worked closely together with Péter Zalai and Márk Péter Baksa, two highly qualified professionals. Both are very committed, well-prepared professionals with high levels of analytical thinking and skills.'
‘Diversified expertise, customer focus, flexibility.’
‘They took into consideration the client's perception, in addition to professional support. They were absolutely reliable and flexible. My favourite two practitioners are László Réti and Márk Péter Baksa.’
‘The team has deep experience and knowledge of both state aid and competition law, as well as the relevant industrial and market environment. They frequently cooperate with PwC’s other service lines and, thus, they solve complex problems.’
‘Zsófia Straubinger and Péter Zalai provided legal support throughout the completion of the project. Combining her deep experience and knowledge in both competition law and state aid law, Zsófia Straubinger developed an innovative approach.'
‘Very deep understanding of EU and Hungarian competition laws. Great support, great argumentation in difficult cases.’
‘Swift and professional actions, great defence document drafting and submission in critical situation.’
Key clients
- Bellis Egészségtár Kft.
- Jász-Plasztik Kft.
- ROSSMANN Magyarország Kft.
- Vulcan Steel Private Company Limited by Shares
Work highlights
- Advised Bellis Egészségtár on merger clearance issues related to the acquisition of a medical aid wholesaler company.
- Representing Jász-Plasztik in a fast-track sector inquiry conducted by the HCA.
- Providing legal support to ROSSMANN Magyarország on competition law matters on a daily basis for almost a decade.
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László Réti, Péter Zalai