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Lakatos Köves & Partners

Hungary

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Key contacts
Partner: Viktória Szilágyi
Quick facts
# Partners

13

# Total number of practitioners

50

Languages

Hungarian, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Romanian, Serbian

Network memberships

Lex Mundi, International Bar Association (IBA), Budapest Bar, Multilaw, Interlaw, Loan Market Association, INSOL, Hungarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (HVCA)

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

Lakatos, Köves and Partners is Hungary's leading independent law firm of 13 partners and more than 50 feeearners dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to local and global clients. We are recognized as a top firm in guiding international investors through the complexities of Hungary's and the European Union's economic landscapes. 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 the Clifford Chance office in Hungary until 2009.

Our attorneys deliver high-level legal insight and practical, commercially oriented solutions, supported by strong international networks such as Lex Mundi, International Bar Association, Budapest Bar, Multilaw, Interlaw, Loan Market Association, INSOL and HVCA. We offer a diverse range of practice areas (described below) that work seamlessly together to provide comprehensive and integrated legal support across all aspects of our clients’ business needs.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • CLO/CDO
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Hedge funds
  • Investment funds
  • Islamic finance
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Sector expertise
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Address:
Madách Imre út 14
Budapest, 1075
Tel:+36 14 291 300 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.lakatoskoves.hu/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
24 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar Ügyvédi Iroda
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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
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DLA Piper Hungary
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Lakatos Köves & Partners
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

A&O Shearman Kádár Ügyvédi Iroda
10 practice areas
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Dentons Réczicza
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Schoenherr Hetényi
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Wolf Theiss
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Tier 3

Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm
6 practice areas
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Erdős ● Partners
9 practice areas
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Jalsovszky
5 practice areas
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Szecskay Attorneys At Law
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

CERHA HEMPEL
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Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori
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HP Legal | Hajdu & Partners
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LeitnerLaw Szabó és Társai
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Moore Legal Kovács
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Oppenheim
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Notable

EY Law Hungary
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Nagy és Trócsányi
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Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys
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Taylor Wessing e|n|w|c
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Capital markets
Tier 1
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A&O Shearman Kádár Ügyvédi Iroda
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Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar Ügyvédi Iroda
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Bird & Bird
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DLA Piper Hungary
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Lakatos Köves & Partners
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Wolf Theiss
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Tier 3

Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm
6 practice areas
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Dentons Réczicza
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Erdős ● Partners
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Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori
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Schoenherr Hetényi
10 practice areas
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Jalsovszky
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Nagy és Trócsányi
9 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 2
29 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar Ügyvédi Iroda
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Bird & Bird
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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Hungary
7 practice areas
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Dentons Réczicza
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Lakatos Köves & Partners
7 practice areas
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Oppenheim
8 practice areas
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Szecskay Attorneys At Law
8 practice areas
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Wolf Theiss
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

CERHA HEMPEL
5 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm
6 practice areas
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Jalsovszky
5 practice areas
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Schoenherr Hetényi
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

A&O Shearman Kádár Ügyvédi Iroda
10 practice areas
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Bán S Szabó Rausch & Partners
3 practice areas
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Erdős ● Partners
9 practice areas
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Forgó Damjanovic & Partners
4 practice areas
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Moore Legal Kovács
8 practice areas
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Nagy és Hollós Law Firm (NH Partners)
2 practice areas
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Nagy és Trócsányi
9 practice areas
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bpv Jádi Németh
5 practice areas
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Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori
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Martonyi Law Firm
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Peterka & Partners
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Szécsényi and Partners
4 practice areas
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WTS Legal
2 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar Ügyvédi Iroda
7 practice areas
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Bird & Bird
7 practice areas
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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
8 practice areas
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Dentons Réczicza
7 practice areas
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Lakatos Köves & Partners
7 practice areas
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Wolf Theiss
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

CERHA HEMPEL
5 practice areas
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DLA Piper Hungary
7 practice areas
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Oppenheim
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Erdős ● Partners
9 practice areas
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Paksi Law Firm
3 practice areas
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Réti Várszegi and Partners Law Firm PwC Legal
2 practice areas
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Schoenherr Hetényi
10 practice areas
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bpv Jádi Németh
5 practice areas
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Notable

Budapest Law Firm No. 5000
2 practice areas
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Dr Horváth Z Péter Ügyvédi Iroda
3 practice areas
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Nagy és Trócsányi
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Rátky and Partners
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Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Based in Budapest, Lakatos, Köves and Partners is an independent local firm established in 1991. As one of the larger firms on the Hungarian market, it employs 37 lawyers, including nine partners. 

 

Highlights  

Lakatos Köves & Partners advised AASET 2024-1 and AASET 2024-2 on the issuance of Secured Notes used for the purchase of a portfolio of a high number of aircraft. The team acted as joint transaction local counsel for the sale of certain aircraft and the local law aspects of the financing. This included local regulatory and transactional advice to investorregarding the registering, selling, leasing, and financing of aircraft on lease to Hungarian-based airlines and aircraft registered in Hungary. The transaction closed in November 2024.  

The firm also advised Vodafone plc on the sale of Vodafone Magyarország Zrt. to 4iG Nyrt. and Corvinus Zrt., a Hungarian state holding company. Their role included full scope legal assistance to Vodafone as seller in the sale process, including the preparation of the company for the due diligence and slae process, assistance in different regulatory matters, and the drafting of transactional documents. The team was led by partner Iván Sólyom.  

The team welcomed Péter Berethalmi from Nagy & Trócsányi to the Corporate and M&A team in January 2024.  

 

Key Clients  

KKR Credit Adviwors; Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.; BNP Paribas SA; Revolut Branch; IndotekMagyar Fejlesztési Bank Zrt.; JP Morgan; EviosysEximbank Zrt.; Norddeutsche Landesbank GirozentraleMars; Uber; STX; Vodafone 

 

Testimonials 2024/2025 

The firm provides fast and practical responses, and clear feedback on questions. (Capital Markets) 

Gergely Kántor gives fast responses and precise feedback. (Capital Markets) 

 

Testimonials 2023/2024

Lakatos Köves & Partners in Hungary consistently deliver exceptional legal services, distinguished by their deep industry knowledge and tailored, client-focused approach. Their team of experts stands out for their strategic insight and responsiveness, making complex legal processes straightforward and efficient.” - M&A 

The team is responsive, they speak perfect English, and they are able to deliver within the agreed deadlines.” - Project development  

 

Adam Mattyus  

He is responsive, and solution oriented. We faced with a lot of legal challenges and in his advice, he always focuses on the long term solutions. Sustainability is the key word.”  

 

Mestyan Mestyan  

“He excels in providing strategic legal advice, particularly in the fields of corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. His ability to navigate complex transactions with precision and his deep understanding of both local and international regulations make him a standout professional.”  

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