The dispute resolution team at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm brings expertise to representing insurers, financial institutions, domestic companies and major multinational corporates (including Cargill, Skechers and Triumph Motorcycles) in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration. The group’s active client roster spans sectors ranging from food, logistics, aviation, tech and pharmaceuticals to software, construction and hospitality. The practice is headed by seasoned international arbitrator Gábor Damjanovic and Zoltán Forgó, who channels extensive experience in disputes related to M&A transactions. Another key name is Réka Bali, who specialises in construction and real estate matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great firm with in-depth market experience.’

  • ‘Gábor Damjanovic is highly regarded in the market and an experienced and skilful litigator.’

  • ‘The firm is highly professional and focuses on the client's special requests.’

  • ‘Experienced and proactive lawyers who intend to prevent disputes or minimise its risks as far as possible.’

  • ‘Mostly we work with them on post-M&A disputes, or shareholder disputes. They are particularly good at formulating and negotiating settlement agreements.’

  • ‘Zoltán Forgó is a highly committed lawyer and a strong negotiator who is able to exert significant pressure on the other party.'

  • ‘The firm is flexible and has a solution-oriented approach.’

Key clients

  • Stratius Investments Ltd.
  • Doktor24
  • Cargill Group
  • Obton A/S
  • the Benetton family
  • Nielsen Corporation
  • HDI Global SE
  • Finext Group
  • Centrope Holdings Limited/EUROVEGAS
  • Synergy Group
  • Due A srl
  • Hungarian Post Insurance Company
  • SKECHERS
  • Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
  • Unipetrol Group
  • GIR Refractories

Work highlights

  • Advising Stratius Investments Ltd. as Hungarian counsel, in conjunction with Fox Williams acting as lead counsel in an ICSID arbitration case with New York venue against the Hungarian State.
  • Advised EUROVEGAS Group, whereby minority shareholders of the project claim an amount exceeding EUR 50m.
  • Represented our client in 10 shareholders’ disputes aiming at the cancellation of several general meeting resolutions, initiated by one of the shareholders with significant minority voting rights.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gábor Damjanovic, Zoltán Forgó

Other key lawyers

Réka Bali