Working across all asset classes within the sector, including retail, office, industrial and residential, the ‘commercially minded’ real estate team at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on transactional, leasing and management issues. The group’s expertise also covers broader real estate financing and disputes. Christopher Noblet and Sándor Békési jointly lead the practice; the former has particular expertise in cross-border transactions across the CEE region, while the latter specialises in sale and purchase, and leasing transactions, as well as advising on significant construction projects. Dóra Szilas’ is noted for her expertise in the industrial and logistics sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team in Hungary is one of the teams with which I had the best experience in Europe. The team is top-class, whether it is regarding negotiations with counterparties or communication with the client. Also, the team is reachable pretty much 24/7, which is especially important for international clients working in a different time zone.’

  • ‘Sándor Békési has been the main contact point for us. He is someone you don't want on the other side of the negotiation table. He is very transparent and open to the client and is always a step ahead of the whole process. He is significantly pro-active allowing the client to be comfortable.’

  • ‘Commercially minded and able to understand the base business problem before dealing with the legal documentation.’

  • ‘Great knowledge and quick in response.’

  • 'Innovative thinking but always keeping clients' interests and the legislation in mind.'

Key clients

  • NEPI Rockcastle
  • Mapletree
  • JR AMC
  • AEW
  • (DWS) Deutsche Asset Management
  • Ovivo Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Mapletree on leasing matters at its logistics warehousing sites at Batta and Üllő, negotiating and arranging the signing of two leases during the lockdown period.
  • Advised JR AMC on its acquisition of the Nordic Light Trio building from Skanska.
  • Advising AEW’s local entities on leasing and other matters in relation to its office building at Andrássy út 11 and 12, advising the landlord on leasing and construction matters in connection with the full refurbishment of the office building.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christopher Noblet, Sándor Békési

Other key lawyers

Dóra Szilas