Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda
Client SatisfactionFollowing increased investment in the solar power market in Hungary, the projects and energy team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda has been involved in significant solar power park development projects. The practice offers advises across the real estate, hotel, infrastructure and construction sectors, including assisting with cross-border projects and developments outside of Hungary. Team head Dániel Arányi advises on the financing of energy projects and the drafting of project development agreements. Csongor Tompa brings his experience as head of the banking and finance team to the group. Head of the real estate group, Ferenc Mátrai, is active across relevant real property and infrastructure developments and construction projects. Konrád Siegler regularly assists with financing transactions in the property and energy sectors, while Tamás Simon has particular expertise in construction contracts related to real estate and infrastructure projects.
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‘They support our tasks passionately, giving us more than "only" professionalism and trust. They are interested in the very nature of the topic they work on and think together with the client.’
‘Dániel Arányi has a very good understanding of all circumstances that have to be taken into account when setting up a new business with strong state involvement. Ferenc Mátrai is a pro-active supporter of concluding complicated, complex and long-term business contracts.’
‘The team at Bird & Bird has above-average experience, understanding and knowledge in dealing with complex and sophisticated matters in the energy sector. We are absolutely impressed by their fast response time and highly accurate work. Strengths include strong cross-border capabilities, and the quick understanding of the commercial context of the legal issues.'
'Their lawyers have excellent contacts with the local energy authorities and are very strong on regulatory advisory work. They are innovative and suggest various possible solutions for a situation, making sure we get the best possible outcome. Their lawyers are outstanding in the way they handle and coordinate multi-jurisdictional and cross-practice matters.'
‘Over the years, we have worked with Dániel Arányi on a number of cases in the fields of waste management and energy. He is one of the most experienced energy lawyers in Hungary, who always handles even the most stressful and demanding situations with complete composure and professionalism. He is a responsive, proactive, very commercial, diligent and client-focused lawyer, and we have great confidence in him. He always delivers a high level of service.’
Key clients
- MOL
- MOHU
- ING Bank
- UniCredit Bank
Work highlights
- Advising MOHU on the deposit return system of drinks and beverages, including the drafting of documents and advice in the context of the roll-out of the new system in Hungary.
- Advised ING Bank on a share purchase agreement and a put and call option arrangement with MOL concerning MOL shares.
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Dániel Arányi
Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi IrodaPractice head
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Dániel Arányi