Cartel investigations are a particularly prolific area for the competition team at Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar. The practice is also active in the merger control space, and is regularly involved in merger control filings and in obtaining clearance before the HCA and the European Commission. Further strength range from compliance to state aid, and the group's diverse clientele includes financial institutions and companies active in the energy sector. Practice head Péter Vörös regularly represents clients in high-profile cartel cases before both Hungarian and European courts. With substantial litigation experience, Orsolya Staniszewski also represents clients in antitrust and consumer protection cases. Noémi Varga handles abuse of dominant position cases, while Eszter Takácsi-Nagy is noted for her experience in advising clients from the life sciences sector.
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- ‘Exceptional availability and great communication.’
‘They are always available to help and ready to take the lead with a distinguished positive attitude towards any challenges.'
‘The team is very experienced.’
‘Péter Vörös provides feedback on a quite broad spectrum.’
Key clients
- Nitrogénművek Zrt.
- OTP Bank Nyrt.
Work highlights
- Representing Nitrogénművek in a cartel case, in which the Hungarian Competition Authority imposed a fine of €36.8m.
- Advised OTP Bank on the successful acquisition of Ipoteka Bank.
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Péter Vörös