Péter Virág
Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda
More informationMerger clearance is a key focus for the competition team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda, and the group regularly represents clients in relevant proceedings before the HCA. The practice’s other areas of expertise include consumer protection investigations, compliance matters and state aid issues. In January 2024, Péter Virág joined from DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm in order to take over leadership of the team. Managing partner István Szatmáry continues to play in active role in the group.
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‘Friendly and client focused attitude.’
Key clients
- Nafta s.a.
Work highlights
- Advising Nafta on merger clearance for an oil and natural gas exploitation joint venture in Hungary.
- Acting in a consumer protection investigation where co-operation with the HCA led to a significant reduction of the fine imposed.
- Acting in a consumer protection investigation where co-operation with the HCA led to the settlement of the case without the imposition of a fine.
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Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
István Szatmáry, Péter Virág