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Peter Virag Promoted to Partner at Oppenheim

Peter Virag Joins Oppenheim To Lead Competition Team

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Oppenheim has promoted Head of Antitrust, Competition, and Trade Peter Virag to Partner.

Virag has been with the firm since 2024 (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on February 8, 2024), when he joined as an Attorney at Law. Earlier, he worked for DLA Piper as an Associate from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Associate from 2017 to 2024. Earlier still, he worked for the Hungarian Competition Authority as a Case Handler from 2012 to 2016, as well as for BNT Attorneys as a Junior Associate from 2009 to 2011.

"We are thrilled to welcome Peter as a Partner in our ACT practice," commented Partner Istvan Szatmary. "His exceptional expertise in competition law and strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities in this dynamic field."

"I am honoured to join the partnership and grateful for this opportunity to contribute to the continued success of our ACT practice," Virag added. "I look forward to working alongside our talented team to provide innovative solutions for our clients and to help shape the future direction of our firm and the practice."

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