Led by Tamás ÉlessOppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda’s dispute resolution team has extensive experience in cross-border cases, regularly representing clients in international litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group’s diverse client base includes major names from the construction, insurance, transportation and real estate sectors, as well as financial institutions and sovereign bodies. As well as damages cases and the claims enforcement, the practice has a successful track record in finance-related disputes. Zsolt Farkas and Tibor Kiss are experts in bankruptcy and liquidation matters. Sarolta Szabó’s focus is on international arbitration, while Kiss is regularly involved in proceedings before Hungarian arbitration forums.

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  • ‘They are very professional and take everything very seriously.’
  • ‘They are always available and answer immediately.’

  • ‘Tamás Éless is very smart, knows the law and is thorough, all of which are essential as an arbitrator.'

  • 'I have found Sarolta Szabó exceptionally talented and smart.’

Key clients

  • Generál
  • Pfizer
  • OXO Properties
  • Egis Pharmaceuticals
  • venture capital fund
  • SaltPay
  • WIZZ Air
  • Central Venture Capital Fund
  • TÜV- Rheinland
  • Meta/Facebook
  • Strabag
  • Holcim Ltd.
  • Agro-Chemie
  • Continental Automotive
  • Contrainex
  • HELL Energy

Work highlights

  • Representing 78 Korean claimants against Viking Cruises for compensation for pain and suffering in connection with the Hableány disaster.
  • Defending Strabag in the cartel dameges case initiated by the state.
  • Defending Meta against a personal rights claim initiated by an active political player.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tamás Éless

Other key lawyers

Tibor Kiss, Zsolt Farkas, Sarolta Szabó