Wolf Theiss has advised DCC on the acquisition of UGI International's Flaga-branded liquid gas businesses in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, which together serve approximately 12,000 customers.

Taylor Wessing has advised CIG Pannonia Eletbiztosito and its subsidiary CIG Pannonia Elso Magyar Altalanos Biztosito on a series of insurance portfolio transfer transactions. Oppenheim advised Europ Assistance Irish Branch – one of the counterparties.

Kertesz & Partners has advised on 4iG SDT EGY's acquisition of Raba Automotive Holding.

Kinstellar has advised Wizz Air on the acquisition of Millennium Tower I, the office building that serves as the airline’s headquarters in Budapest, from CA Immo. Cerha Hempel advised CA Immo.

Over the past two months, Hungary has seen a dense sequence of regulatory developments, some headline-level and others technical, but all with immediate consequences, according to BSLAW Budapest Managing Partner Robert Szuchy, who says that energy regulation, EU litigation trends, and employment-related compliance are currently dominating advisory work.

Jalsovszky has promoted Peter Barta to Partner and Head of the firm's Tax Litigation and Economic Crimes team. 

Foreign direct investment (FDI) screening is an essential issue for cross-border M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and financing arrangements. What was once a niche regulatory topic is now a decisive factor in transaction timing, risk allocation and, in some cases, deal feasibility itself.

In November 2025, the Hungarian Parliament adopted an act introducing further amendments to the legal framework governing international tax cooperation and transparency.

Schoenherr has advised UniCredit Bank Hungary on EUR 58.9 million in project finance facilities granted to Greenvolt Power, a subsidiary of Greenvolt Group, for the development of Project Buj. Dentons reportedly advised Greenvolt.

Wolf Theiss, working with Norton Rose Fulbright, has advised a consortium of banks on the arrangement and coordination of debt financing exceeding EUR 1.24 billion for the construction of two combined cycle gas turbine power plants in Tiszaujvaros and Visonta for Hungary’s state-owned energy provider MVM Group. A&O Shearman reportedly advised MVM Group.

Under the latest amendment to Act LXIX of 2024 ("Cybersecurity Act"), enterprises that qualify as large enterprises solely due to their partner or linked enterprises but do not, on their own, meet the thresholds for medium-sized enterprises are now excluded from the scope of the Cybersecurity Act.

DLA Piper has advised Ig Tech CC on its acquisition of Iberdola's Hungarian wind farm portfolio with Premier Energy. CMS advised Iberdola.

Schoenherr has advised Granit Asset Management on the acquisition of the Obuda Gate office building in Budapest from the Central European Real Estate Fund. Hamar reportedly advised the sellers.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a short-term deferred payment solution that allows consumers to receive goods or services immediately and pay later, typically interest-free if payment is made on time.

A new body responsible for the domestic implementation of the EU’s AI regulation has been established, and it held its inaugural meeting on 15 December 2025 at the Ministry of Energy.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

PRK Partners Partner Radan Kubr, ACI Partners Senior Associate Doina Doga, Schoenherr Bulgaria Co-Head of Competition Yoana Strateva, Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner and Head of Competition & Antitrust Raluca Vasilache, Zornada Law Office Attorney at Law Ivan Zornada, and DLA Piper Hungary Country Managing Partner Andras Posztl explore how, respectively, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary approach foreign investment screening: the differences in strictness, the sectors regulators watch most closely, the impact on deals, and the practical challenges investors run into on the ground.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. This time around, we asked: With autumn being a peak conference period, what are your annual “cannot miss” conferences during the fall season and why?