Benedek Kovács
Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-LawLed by Benedek Kovács, the real estate team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law continues to expand its client base beyond national and international real estate investors, to incorporate financing institutions and developers. With an established track record in property law, the group supports clients throughout the project lifecycle of high-value developments, including assisting with sale, purchase and lease issues, as well as contract negotiation, zoning matters and dispute resolution. The practice advises on greenfield and brownfield investments and has been involved in significant greenfield projects across Hungary. ESG expert Judit Haraszti advises on various relevant property and construction matters, while Petra Máté focuses on industrial property transactions and office building management.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We usually conduct lease negotiations with Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law, including the preparation and the post-signing duties. We are continuously impressed by the attorneys allocated to our cases and collaboration is always amicable and easy.’
‘Petra Máté is very keen to help and is extremely kind and good to work with. Benedek Kovács is a great leader and whenever we have the chance to work with him at a negotiation, he always delivers great results.’
‘Benedek Kovács is an exceptionally talented partner, with excellent communication and professional skills, able to solve complex issues and keep stakeholders satisfied, even during tense and difficult negotiations.’
‘The team is very professional, committed and addresses any concerns without delay.’
‘Benedek Kovács provides high quality service, understands our needs. He provides responses within a short period of time, keeps on eye on all details. He manages third parties at a very professional level.’
‘Excellent professional services, huge support to an in-house lawyer. What truly sets the team apart is their unwavering commitment to client service. Their attorneys are not only experts in their field but also responsive and approachable. They take the time to fully comprehend our business objectives and align their legal counsel with our strategic goals.'
‘Benedek Kovács is the leading partner with outstanding professional experience and network in the industry.'
'Their availability has been outstanding throughout our cooperation with the company. They are excellent team players, ready to take on new challenges. Benedek Kovács was instrumental in maintaining a good sales position during the negotiations. The quick and precise work of Petra Máté and Judit Haraszti was always a great help in finalising and transcribing the documents.'
Key clients
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)
- Hungarian Investment and Promotion Agency (HIPA)
- Shanghai Energy New Materials Technology Co.,Ltd (SEMCORP)
- La Société Générale Immobiliere (LSGI)
- Deutsche Telekom
- VGP
- Atenor
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Sunwoda Techonoligies
- CTP
- Dereif Funds
- Lidl
- Tesco
Work highlights
- Advised JLL on the sale of its business lines in the CEE region - including Romania, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary - to iO Partners.
- Acted as transaction counsel in connection with Sunwoda's €1.5bn greenfield investment, which involved the acquisition of land plots for Sunwoda to construct its battery manufacturing plant.
- Advised Tesco on the conclusion of a built-to suit warehouse lease agreement with CTP for the relocation of TESCO's distribution centre to Szigetszentmiklós.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benedek Kovács