Lawyers and advisers in Hungary
Find proven, recommended lawyers and advisers in Hungary. Hungary is a civil law jurisdiction, and attorneys (ügyvédek) must be registered with a regional bar association under the Hungarian Bar Association, whose public lawyer search shows registered attorneys. Registering a company in Hungary requires a legal representative. Compare the profiles below and contact an adviser directly.
The most represented practice areas in Hungary are Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals and Technology, Media & Telecoms. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Dr. Alice Dessewffy
Dessewffy and Dávid & Partners Law Office is one of the oldest established law offices in Hungary. Amongst a host of other specialities, they focus on property law, financial and tax law, banking law, the law of public procurement,…
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Dr. Gergely Jambrik
Jambrik Law Firm was founded in 2006 by Gergely Jambrik JD, attorney-at-law. To meet the needs of our ever-expanding and diverse domestic and international clientele, we primarily focus on business law. Our specialty lies in finding…
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János Tamás Varga
János Tamás embodies the values of inspiring leadership, striving for perfection, commitment, courage and harmony. He has managed to create a successful team of lawyers, who are all experts in different legal fields, who understand the…
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Kornelia Nagy-Koppany
Kornelia Nagy-Koppany is the managing partner of the Budapest office of KNP LAW. She has represented international companies in the acquisition of Hungarian enterprises, advised investors on significant international transactions in the…
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Michael Lantos
Michael Lantos Partner, Hungarian and European patent and trademark attorney Born in 1944. Education: BME (M.Sc. in electronic engineering, 1967; Economist, B. Sc., 1972); Joined the firm in 1972. Registered Patent Attorney, 1974. Author…
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Péter Lakatos
Managing Partner Péter Lakatos, a tough lawyer and trouble-shooter in court cases and negotiations is a seasoned trial lawyer. A leading expert of the Hungarian telecommunication, media and technology sector, he is a sought-after advisor…
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Dr. Miklos Ratky
Dr Miklós Rátky is a partner at Rátky és Társa (Rátky & Partner) in Budapest, a commercial law specialist named Commercial Law Firm of the Year in Hungary at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
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Laszlo Lencs
Laszlo Lencs, a founding partner of KNP Law (Nagy-Koppany Lencs and Partners) in Budapest, was named Pharmaceutical Sector Law Expert of the Year in Hungary at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What legal system does Hungary have?
Hungary is a civil law jurisdiction, so legislation is the main source of law and judicial case law is not formally a source of law, although the Kúria (the Supreme Court) issues binding uniformity decisions to keep the application of the law consistent. Under the Fundamental Law, the official language is Hungarian, and under the Code of Civil Procedure the language of court proceedings is Hungarian, with rights to use your mother tongue orally in certain cases.
How do I check that a lawyer is qualified in Hungary?
Attorneys in Hungary are called ügyvédek and practise under Act LXXVIII of 2017 on attorneys. They must be members of a regional bar association; the national body is the Hungarian Bar Association (Magyar Ügyvédi Kamara). The law requires the public data in the bar's register to be published and kept up to date in the official lawyer search (ügyvédkereső), so you can confirm that an attorney or law office is registered before you instruct them.
Do I need a lawyer to register a company in Hungary?
Yes. Under Act V of 2006 on company registration, registering a company or a change to its details is an electronic non-contentious court procedure in which legal representation is mandatory, and the application must be submitted through a legal representative. Applications are decided by the regional courts acting as courts of registration (cégbíróság). The legal representative also confirms that the documents filed have been checked for legality.
How much does a lawyer cost in Hungary?
Fees depend on the adviser and the work. Many lawyers charge by the hour, while some offer a fixed fee for defined tasks. Before you instruct anyone, ask for a written estimate or engagement letter that sets out how fees and expenses will be charged. Under Hungary's law on attorneys, you and the attorney are free to agree the fee. However, any part of a success fee that exceeds two thirds of the total fee cannot be enforced in court.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Hungary if I am based abroad?
In many cases, yes. Company registration and changes must go through a legal representative, and court proceedings and submissions are in Hungarian unless the law provides otherwise. A local ügyvéd can file with the court of registration, represent you before Hungarian courts and authorities, and handle documents while you remain abroad. You can check their registration in the Hungarian bar's official lawyer search.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Hungary through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.