Péter Simon
Hall of fameCMSCMS
Client SatisfactionCMS’s energy team specialises in renewables, power, and oil & gas, providing sector-specific legal advice across the project lifecycle, from financing to operation. With a strong track record in PV power projects, their clients include banks, developers, operators and investors. Practice head Péter Simon brings extensive expertise in energy, infrastructure and industrial projects, while Erika Papp offers deep knowledge in energy finance, advising on traditional and renewable sector financings. Zsófia Hermann focuses on solar power projects, regulatory issues and EPC/O&M contracts, while Péter Deák specialises in public procurement, renewables, energy M&A and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'They inform us early on relevant market developments.'
- 'Péter Simon is very well connected and Péter Deák is really knowledgeable in energy regulatory matters.'
Key clients
- Budapest Power Plant
- Enlight
- ERSTE Bank
- Helexia Group
- Green Source GmbH
- MMBF, member of MFB Group
- OTP Bank
- Goldenpeaks Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Green Source GmbH on a 49.95 MW PV project in Hungary, providing legal guidance on financing, development, VPPAs, PPAs, Aggregation Services Agreements and integrating energy storage systems. These agreements supported renewable energy goals by managing risks and addressing legal and regulatory requirements.
- Advised a company in the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) sector on several projects, including the development of an on-site solar power plant and the conclusion of an on-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the development and operation of an EV charging facility, and potential wind energy generation.
- Advising Enlight Renewable Energy, the publicly traded company, that builds and operates solar and wind power facilities on the acquisition of a company holding a combined small power plant permit of 50 MW, as well as all aspects of development support (negotiation of EPC contract, involvement of construction trustee, related other agreements and contacting authorities).
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Péter Deák
CMSZsófia Hermann
CMSPractice head
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Péter Simon