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Tamas Szkiba Joins Baker McKenzie as Partner

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Former DLA Piper Senior Associate Tamas Szkiba has joined Baker McKenzie's Budapest office as Partner.

Szkiba focuses on M&A and energy. Before the move, he worked for DLA Piper as a Junior Associate from 2019 to 2021, an Associate from 2021 to 2023, and as a Senior Associate from 2023 to 2025. Earlier, he worked for Weil, Gotshal & Manges as a Junior Associate from 2016 to 2018.

"Tamas' arrival marks a significant step in the continued growth of our transactional offering in Hungary and the broader CEE region," commented Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Budapest Akos Fehervary. "His deep sector knowledge, particularly in energy, financial services, and defense, combined with his strong track record advising clients on complex M&A and distressed transactions, will be a tremendous asset to our clients."

"I am excited to join Baker McKenzie, a firm known for its excellent client service, global reach, and collaborative culture," Szkiba said. "I look forward to contributing to the firm's dynamic transactional practice and supporting clients on their most strategic and transformative deals."

Baker McKenzie at a Glance

Baker McKenzie brings insight and foresight to clients across more than 70 global offices. Our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers, works alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive. The global business community is more interconnected than ever before. Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk. Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge.

In the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, Baker McKenzie's expansion remains steadfast, with a thriving team of over legal professionals. Our footprint extends across six offices in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Türkiye, and Ukraine. As part of our global network, coupled with well-established partnerships throughout the entire CEE landscape, we proudly stand as one of the foremost international law firms in this dynamic territory. Our reputation as a premier business law firm in CEE is a testament to our extensive experience in advising on a multitude of prestigious projects and nurturing enduring client relationships.

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