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Ranked Band 1 Chambers Europe for Banking & Finance and Real Estate. ~100 lawyers. Full-service international firm present in Hungary since 1989.
Band 1 Chambers Europe for Employment. Market leader in M&A, real estate and competition. Full English-language service.
Band 1 Chambers Europe for Dispute Resolution. Strong construction litigation, product liability and international arbitration practice.
Band 1 Chambers Europe for Corporate/M&A. Senior team from former Linklaters Budapest office. Strong on foreign investor acquisitions.
Operates as A&O Shearman Kádár Ügyvédi Iroda. English and Hungarian-law qualified attorneys. Corporate/M&A and finance focus.
Band 1 Chambers for Dispute Resolution. Renowned domestic firm with strong presence in real estate, pharma and energy sectors.
Founded 2005. Pál Jalsovszky is one of Hungary's leading tax and M&A lawyers. Merged with KNP LAW in August 2025.
Member of Ally Law global network (71 firms, 46 countries). Market-leading ESOP, employment and tax practices.
Global law firm network with Budapest office specializing in expat services
Major international law firm with strong Budapest presence and English-speaking expertise
International law firm with English-speaking team in Budapest
Full-service firm with dedicated expat legal services
Rights vary by country, but typically include notice periods, severance pay and the right to challenge unfair dismissal. An employment lawyer can assess your specific situation.
Yes — employment contracts must generally comply with local law regardless of the employer's home country. A local lawyer should review any contract before you sign.
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