With a longstanding presence in Hungary, A&O Shearman’s comprehensive competition law practice is renowned for its expertise across all facets of competition law, from antitrust investigations and litigation to compliance and advisory services. It has built a strong reputation in the banking, tech and telecommunications sectors, underscoring its specialised capabilities and commitment to clients. The firm’s work spans Hungarian and EU competition law, with a notable focus on authority investigations and related administrative court litigation. Recent highlights include representing tech clients in mergers, abuse of dominance and unfair competition cases before the Hungarian Competition Authority. The team is led by Attila Kőmíves, a recognised expert in competition law, IP and regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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‘Attila Komives is excellent, responsive, communicative and a strategic thinker.’
‘This firm's antitrust practice is unique in its deep specialisation combined with a pragmatic, business-first approach. Potential clients should know that the team excels in delivering solutions that are not only legally sound but also tailored to align with commercial objectives. Their key strengths include a thorough understanding of both local and EU competition law, responsiveness and an ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional cases with ease.'
Key clients
- Scania CV AB
- Spark Networks Services GmbH
Work highlights
- Advise and represent Scania in relation to multiple follow-on damages claims in Hungary related to the EU Commission's cartel decision.
- Advised and represented Spark Networks Services GmbH in relation to an unfair competition investigation by the Hungarian Competition Authority (the GVH) in relation to their dating service EliteSingles.