China Desk

Welcome to Lakatos, Köves & Partners, Hungary's leading independent law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to global clients. Whether you need assistance with greenfield development, state subsidies, FDI restrictions, real estate, commercial contracting issues, mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, intellectual property protection, employment or tax, or legal advice in the fields of finance, energy, automotive, supply chain, IT and digitalization or aviation, our professional team can offer you comprehensive support and solutions.

Since 2010, Hungary has become a focal point for investment from East Asia. We excel in guiding international investors through the complexities of Hungary's and the European Union's economic and legal landscapes. Our deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese businesses enables us to offer tailored solutions that is dedicated to help your business achieve success in Hungary and in Europe.

Our strong connections with leading law firms in China, with local businesses in Hungary and with the Hungarian authorities facilitate seamless legal services for Chinese companies investing and operating in Hungary and throughout Europe. Leveraging these partnerships, we provide comprehensive business oriented support that addresses the unique needs of our clients. 

With over 30 years in the market, we combine a rich tradition of legal excellence with innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our firm was formerly part of the global legal network, Clifford Chance in Hungary until 2009 and since then, although our focus is primarily on the Hungarian market, we are members in a number of leading legal alliances and working with leading international and national law firms, which add to our legacy of distinguished service.

We are also proud to have Chinese capabilities, which enhances our ability to offer personalized, effective communication with our Chinese clients.

Additionally, our dedicated China Desk ensure that we build and maintain strong relationships with our clients from China, addressing their specific needs with the highest standards of service.

Contact:

Attila Ungár, Founding Partner, Head of Real Estate/Construction
E-mail: attila.ungar@lakatoskoves.hu
Tel.: 0036 1 429 1300

Ádám Máttyus, Partner, Corporate/Co-Head of Energy
E-mail: adam.mattyus@lakatoskoves.hu
Tel.: 0036 1 429 1300

Richard Lock, Senior Partner
E-mail: richard.lock@lakatoskoves.hu
Tel.: 0036 1 429 1300

Viktória Szilágyi, Partner, Corporate / Co-Head of Energy
E-mail: viktoria.szilagyi@lakatoskoves.hu
Tel.: 0036 1 429 1300

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