
Dentons stands out for its robust focus on infrastructure, energy and project finance, offering a transactional edge across various sectors. The firm’s energy team excels in regulatory and transactional matters, including wholesale market transactions, renewable and nuclear energy, and municipal water and wastewater management. The team benefits from seamless collaboration with experts in environment, public procurement and real estate. Led by Anita Horváth, a specialist in complex domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in energy, the group also features Eszter Zádori, an experienced advisor on renewable projects, and Henriett Fekete, who is adept in regulatory and commercial matters for renewable industry clients.
Testimonials
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‘Working with Dentons was an excellent choice. All our requests were approached constructively and supportively, taking into account our individual needs. Their reliability is also demonstrated by the fact that all tasks were completed accurately and on time. In addition to their professional legal work, their business approach was outstanding, which was a great help in our work.’
‘Their market knowledge is outstanding.’
‘We had an excellent experience working with the team, their dedication and deep understanding of the matter made all the difference.’
‘Eszter Zádori is an intelligent attorney who possesses a thorough understanding of the Hungarian energy industry. She also possesses strong communication skills, a high level of commercial awareness and deep sector knowledge.’
'What I admire the most about the Dentons team is their diversity, professionalism and responsiveness. Whenever we feel lost and need guidance on legal topics the Dentons team is there to give support.'
'The team thinks outside the box and what we find extremely useful is their unique approach to legal questions. We do not only get legal opinions and summaries from the Dentons team but they deliver meaningful advice incorporating commercial aspects as well.'
Key clients
- Alteo Energiaszolgáltató Nyrt.
- CEZ Hungary Ltd.
- Photon Energy N.V.
- O&GD Central Ltd.
- DNN Solar Partners/Solservices
- Voltaila SA
- Prologis, Inc.
- MLSZ (Hungarian Football Federation)
- Keppel MET Renewables AG
- Solarpro
Work highlights
- Assesses and ensures Hungarian law compliance for Prologis, Inc. Led by Dentons’ team in Germany; the client is implementing a pan-European electromobility business model, that comprises equipping logistics properties with charging infrastructure in Germany and 11 other European jurisdictions (regulatory advice, drafting of all contracts with service providers and customers).
- Advising Voltalia’s subsidiary on its participation in the storage tender procedure, including the preparation of the tender proposal and providing legal advice on the interpretation of the tender rules.
- Advising and assisting O&GD Central, an independent company exploring oil and gas in Hungary in the drafting and negotiation of a natural gas sale and purchase agreement with MVM CEEnergy, which was ultimately signed in November 2023.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anita Horváth