Powered by the bench strength of the Baker McKenzie global network (74 offices across 45 countries), the dispute resolution team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law represents insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates (including TGI Friday's) in commercial litigation and arbitration. With a client roster spanning the construction, hospitality, agriculture, retail and pharmaceuticals sectors, the practice's full offering covers construction disputes, insolvency litigation and the handling of public law disputes, including constitutional complaints and filings with the European Court of Human Rights. The group is headed by Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi, who brings extensive experience in unfair competition, cartel, dominant position and merger control cases before the Hungarian Competition Office and the European Commission; and Artúr Tamási, who manages complex domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings. Key support is provided by Réka Vass, who specialises in public procurement.
Testimonials
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‘The team responds to our queries really promptly, advising about the time schedule for further answers if necessary. They are precise in every question and case we have worked together.’
‘This is a high-professional team with experienced, client-oriented individuals.’
‘Good professionals who know the business very well. ’
‘Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie stands out due to its deep-rooted expertise in the Hungarian legal landscape combined with the global reach and resources of Baker McKenzie. This unique blend allows the firm to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex dispute resolution matters.'
‘The individuals I've worked with, from this firm, were to me exceptional professionals who consistently exceed expectations. Their deep understanding of the law, combined with their client-focused approach, made a difference in the quality of their service.'
Key clients
- Market Zrt.
- TGI Friday's
- Grabarics Építőipari Kft.
Work highlights
- Successfully secured an interim injunction for TGI Friday's.
- Secured an approx. $5m judgment for a financial institution following previous, decades-long unsuccessful enforcement actions of the client.
- Represents Market, a Hungarian construction company, in complex construction litigation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi, Artúr Tamási