CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners’s real estate team handles the full property lifecycle, including acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, and asset transfers, with particular experience in cross-border transactions, property management and construction projects. Team leads Wilhelm Stettner, head of real estate, is noted for his expertise in transactions and leases, and András Fenyőházi, head of construction, is recognised for his work in development and construction disputes. Zsanett Szabó supports the team with experience across transactions, development, and due diligence.
Testimonials
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‘Very good knowledge of the relevant Hungarian real estate law with regard to purchase and rental agreements, construction, administrative and planning law, taking into account particularly difficult issues in comparison with the requirements from other legal systems.’
‘Wilhelm Stettner is excellent at working with foreign clients. He provides very fast response times.'
'Zsanett Szabó has excellent detailed knowledge and very good negotiation of bilingual contracts relating to the property.'
‘CERHA HEMPEL Budapest is an excellent firm to work with. They have remarkable experience in real estate law. The lawyers are always well-prepared, easy to communicate with and quick to respond. They have exceptional expertise. We can rely on them in our day-to-day business as well as in cross-border matters. CERHA HEMPEL will guide you through all the legal aspects of real estate, whether it’s negotiating a transaction, managing leases, developments, or resolving a dispute. They easily see through complex issues, adapt quickly to the circumstances and provide solution-oriented advice.’
‘Wilhelm Stettner and András Fenyőházi are stand-out partners. Our experience with them is top-notch. They are client-oriented and effective. Both of them are available and responsive. We are glad to work with them.'
- 'Wilhelm Stettner is extremely qualified in real estate law. He has a great eye for business and applies it well, from leases to cross-border transactions. Stettner has shown great creativity while working with us. He always looks for the best solution and delivers it precisely without mistakes.'
- 'András Fenyőházi has a strong background in real estate and construction, especially in the field of dispute resolution. He has in-depth knowledge of claim management. Fenyőházi has great problem-solving skills with a strong commercial mind. He is excellent at identifying all possible scenarios and making the best out of the given situations.'
Key clients
- CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
- GalCap Europe
- Raiffeisen Ingatlan Alap (Raiffeisen Real Estate Investment Fund)
- PATRIZIA SE
- Faris Group
- BAUHAUS
- Spar Group
- Outlet Real Estate Kft.
Work highlights
- Advising CA Immobilien Anlagen AG, an Austrian real estate developer and investor regarding the management of its entire Hungarian portfolio.
- Advising GalCap Europe, a CEE real estate investment advisor regarding the management of its entire Hungarian portfolio.
- Advising Bauhaus AG with regard to several developments of hardware stores in Budapest, Győr and Debrecen, Hungary.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wilhelm Stettner, András Fenyőházi