Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda collaborates closely with Schoenherr Austria, a leading force in project development, to deliver expertise in infrastructure and energy projects. The firm offers strong energy regulatory and project development advice, with a focus on energy, utilities, telecoms, and environmental law. Recent successes include renewable energy initiatives, particularly PV power plants and industrial facilities. The team advises on project development, EPC, financing and M&A. Co-head László Krüpl specialises in large infrastructure and energy project transactions, while co-head Gergely Horváth leads the regulatory group, focusing on electricity, natural gas, renewables, permitting and climate transition matters.
Testimonials
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‘I would highlight and put forward the words collaboration and commitment. The Schoenherr team supported us on several different legal matters and they were dedicated and flexible to fulfil customer needs.’
‘The team was led by László Krüpl and his seniority level is not questionable. László provided prompt relevant information based on his wide knowledge. The associate was Viktória Magyar and she was the perfect complement to Laszló. Vikitória is eager to learn and treat customer issues as a priority.’
‘Gergely Horváth is an excellent professional, is very easy to contact and a reliable partner.’
Key clients
- MET Group
- Enery
- European Commission
- SpaceX (Starlink Ltd)
- ID Energy Group
- Volta Corporation and its Hungarian subsidiary, Volta Energy Solutions Hungary Kft.
- Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
- Wallenborn Group
- AXPO Group
- Wien Energie GmbH
- Shanghai Electric Power Co. Ltd (SEP)
Work highlights
- Supported the Hungarian subsidiaries of MET Group in the development of various photovoltaic power plant projects in Hungary with an aggregate capacity exceeding 150 MW.
- Advised Enery on a 10-year virtual cross-border power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Dreher Breweries, part of Asahi Europe & International, to supply 14 GWh of certified renewable electricity annually from 2025.
- Tasked by the European Commission to study barriers to innovative solar PV deployment in the EU, focusing on Agri-PV, Floating PV, Building-Integrated PV, and Infrastructure-Integrated PV.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
László Krüpl, Gergely Horváth