With a strong project development practice, Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda advises public sector stakeholders and international energy companies on renewable financing mandates, with a focus on PV power plants. Its Hungarian team coordinates with the firm's network across the CEE region to handle complex mandates. László Krüpl, co-head, advises clients on the development, acquisition, and divestitures of real estate and greenfield investments, alongside real estate issues arising from solar energy project. Fellow co-head Gergely Horváth is experienced across the energy and public utilities sector, assisting clients with electricity and natural gas trading, power plant permitting, and climate change issues. Viktória Hiesz joined in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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- The team is capable of providing excellent support in a wide scope of matters, such as corporate, property, etc. If necessary, they proactively offer out-of-the-box solutions for difficult issues.
- Professional team and good collaboration.
- ‘The team was proactive and responsive in all phases of our cooperation. Working with Schoenherr is quite special since they are able to react quickly regarding the changes and thus, if needed, they can easily and proactively involve colleagues from other local practice groups or even from their international teams.'
- ‘László Krüpl knows about the energy industry and market practices very well, and responds to us very efficiently.'
Key clients
- European Commission
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Hebei Gellec New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
- Schott Hungary
- TeraPlast Group
- BontexGeo
- Lindab AG
- Chengdu Datang Communication Cable Co., Ltd
- Enery
- Starlink Services, LLC
- SIHE Renewable Kft.
- OMV Gas Marketing & Trading GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Schott Hungary on the negotiation in connection with 4 (four) EPC projects related to the construction of new production facilities called "Bau5", "Bau6", "Bau9" and "Bau10".
Providing continuous full-scale, day-to-day legal support to SIHE Renewable Kft., subsidiary of Shanghai Electric for developing and maintaining its vast PV project portfolio.
Advised OMV on the divestment of its Hungarian natural gas trader subsidiary, OMV Gas Marketing & Trading Hungária Kft, providing comprehensive sell-side legal advice for the transaction.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
László Krüpl; Gergely Horváth
Other key lawyers
Viktória Hiesz