Real estate and construction

Dentons

Dentons delivers premium real estate services to both international and domestic clients, leveraging in-depth expertise across all relevant disciplines. The team collaborates seamlessly with corporate, M&A, finance, regulatory, litigation and dispute resolution groups to handle sophisticated asset and share transactions, complex financings and diverse development and leasing arrangements. Their work spans office, retail, hotel and logistics assets while addressing planning and zoning reforms, as well as ESG initiatives for buildings and developments. Key clients include investors, lenders, developers, retailers, contractors, and government bodies. Co-head Judit Kővári advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, greenfield investments and zoning issues. Co-head Marcell Szőnyi specialises in cross-border transactions and asset management. Rita Várnagy focuses on joint ventures, construction, M&A and corporate matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The core team work very closely with one another and are able to allocate relevant seniority on all projects.’
'Rita Várnagy is an attentive lawyer who strives to provide reliable and quick drafts. She raises many relevant questions towards the client to make sure her drafting is as precise and relevant.’
‘One of the leading legal firms in the real estate and construction practice in Hungary. Good experience and track record.’
‘During the past year, I worked with Marcell Szőnyi and Zsombor Frankó for one of our common clients. They are commercially-oriented and highly approachable.’
‘The commercial knowledge and experience goes without saying but what stood out was the team approach, working well not just with us as the client, but also collaboratively with our other advisors to deliver a joined-up approach and maximising the project's success.’
‘Marcell Szőnyi and Zsombor Frankó provided commercial and pragmatic advice, ensuring that our business drivers were at the forefront of the transaction and delivering optimal results. They were always measured in their approach and advice meaning that as the client we felt well informed and confident in any decision-making required of us.’
‘The team’s skill and commitment were outstanding, and it was a privilege to work with such experienced professionals.’
‘It was a pleasure working with Marcell Szőnyi, whose professionalism and clear guidance provided invaluable support throughout the entire process. Zsombor Frankó's youthful enthusiasm, precision and confident knowledge were essential for the success of our work together.’

Key clients

Extreme Digital-eMag
SEIREN Hungary Kft.
Groupama Immobilier
GLP
CPI Property Group
Hungarian Football Association (Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség – MLSZ)
DS Smith Packaging Hungary Kft.
Skanska
Codic
GLL BVK Váci 1Kft., member of the MACQUARIE / GLL Group

Work highlights

Advising Extreme Digital-eMag, an e-commerce company founded in Romania, on various development, construction and permitting issues relating to their newly-built Hungarian logistics centre at Dunaharaszti, including a group financing from Alpha Bank Romania.
Advising SEIREN Hungary Kft., the European subsidiary of Seiren CO. Ltd., a Japanese automotive supplier, on the acquisition of a greenfield property in Pécs and on the development of an auto parts manufacturing plant.
Advising the Hungarian Football Association on the extension of its academy training centre via the obtaining use right for additional areas in Páty, Hungary, from the Hungarian state, represented by the Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. and National Agricultural Land Centre.

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