Tax
With a strong track record in litigation work, the tax team at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal regularly represents clients before the Hungarian administrative courts and the European Court of Human Rights in tax-related cases. Zoltán Várszegi has experience litigating before the Constitutional Court of Hungary and the European Court of Justice, and leads the team alongside Dániel Kelemen, who brings a wealth of experience in VAT, digital tax and transfer pricing issues to his role. Gergő Szimler, who was recently promoted to partner, covers matters relating to corporate income tax and excise duties, while Balázs Balog has in-depth knowledge of relevant EU law.
Testimonials
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‘The law firm demonstrated expertise in relation to the Hungarian courts and good communication skills.’
‘The promptness with which the members of the team communicate and answer our requests and the detailed knowledge of the case's aspects.’
‘Extensive expertise in taxation law, flexibility and quick response, great communication skills, efficient argumentation, understanding the client's needs.’
‘Balázs Balog and Zoltán Várszegi are approachable and very open-minded people.’
‘One of the core strengths is the really fast responsiveness and flexibility regarding calls but also regarding the finalisation of deliverables. Also strong: teaming and co-working with the in-house tax department.'
- 'The team showed experience with the respective services and matter of the project.’
- 'The individuals servicing my account have always been communicative and engaged in keeping the project alive. There have been long delays waiting for government decisions; they looked to expedite the process, provide updates and look for alternatives.'
- 'What makes this practice unique is their level of dedication and interest in pursuing the ethically correct path from a tax perspective. They have supported my company over several years.'
Key clients
- VITERRA Hungary Kft. (previously: Glencore Agriculture Hungary Kft.)
- Yettel Magyarország Zrt.
- Cargill (Cargill Magyarország Zrt.)
- Kempinski Hotel Budapest Zrt.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented VITERRA Hungary in several tax and customs disputes, including representation based on previous representations in front of the European Court of Justice.
- Advising Yettel Magyarország on an extra profit taxation issue.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zoltán Várszegi, Dániel Kelemen