Expanding its client base across the energy, hotel, office and logistics sectors, the real estate and construction team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda has noted an increase in greenfield projects. The practice works in tandem with other teams at the firm to provide clients with broad expertise, ranging from advice on share and asset deals, to assistance with lease negotiations and representation in real estate litigation. The team’s construction advice covers building law matters and turnkey construction projects. With over 16 years’ experience, practice head László Krüpl focuses on real estate acquisitions and energy projects. Adrián Menczelesz handles development and construction agreements and brings particular experience in M&A transactions to the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘László Krüpl is our trusted advisor and a rare talent amongst the real estate lawyers in Hungary. He is able to get the commercially important aspects and bring the deal to the finish line.'

  • ‘We haved worked with Schoenherr Hungary for many years. They provide a good service, very quick reaction time. Within the team there are several people, and they can assist us with Hungarian real estate-related legal matters. We are very satisfied with them.’

  • ‘László Krüpl is our trusted advisor. Besides him, Adrián Menczelesz and Viktória Magyar are the names to note.’

  • ‘This law firm is a very helpful and collaborative team. They meet deadlines in an excellent way and are also able to think progressively in favour of the client's needs.’

  • ‘This team, especially László Krüpl, provide very professional and helpful support. He is very intelligent, an excellent negotiator and supportive professional, who can explain legal matters for us so we dodn't get lost in the legal terms but understand the business perspective of the wording.’

  • ‘László Krüpl was our contact who supported us. During the whole process, he was always available and constructive. Very professional and pragmatic. During the negotiation he was fully representing our interest and was several times suggesting compromises which made the whole negotiation highly effective.’

  • ‘Very impressive that they can closely work together with our legal team, overcome the time difference and provide every deliverable on time. Their team has a deep understanding of the Hungarian renewable sector, and always thinks of the client's interest first.’

  • ‘László Krüpl is very professional and dedicated to the work. Good at communication with client and negotiation with the counterparty.’

Key clients

  • Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. (SEP)
  • OTP Real Estate Fund
  • IDBC Hungary
  • GLD Invest Group
  • MET Group and MET Renewables AG
  • Kinnarps AB
  • ADR Logistics Kft.
  • Nufarm SAS
  • Volta
  • B&B Hotels
  • Fressnapf Hungária Kft.
  • Territory GmbH
  • Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG
  • List Group
  • I+D Energias
  • Private Client Fiduciary Corporation
  • Avison Young
  • Schott Hungary

Work highlights

  • Advised Shanghai Electric Power on its full acquisition of five project companies developing a PV project with a total capacity of 200MW in Northeast Hungary.
  • Advised IDBC Hungary on securing its new headquarters in the Duna Tower through a lease agreement with GTC.
  • Representing ADR Logistics in is lease dispute with M7 concerning a logistics lease of around 20,000 square metres in Gyál.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

László Krüpl

Other key lawyers

Adrián Menczelesz, Viktória Magyar