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Feb 23, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

Feb 23, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

Hungary

Former Indotek Group Head of Legal Agnes Fabry Returns to Private Practice as Lakatos, Koves and Partners Of Counsel

Former Indotek Head of Legal M&A Agnes Farby has joined Lakatos, Koves and Partners as Of Counsel. She will work across the real estate, corporate and M&A, and banking and finance practices.

Inside Insight: Interview with Gergely Szekely of Arukereso

Arukereso General Counsel shares how he balances the roles of a legal gatekeeper and business partner, the strategy for involving external counsel, and more.

BYD Europe Promotes Gergo Szalai-Bordas to Head of European Legal & Compliance Group

Szalai-Bordas has been with the electric and hybrid vehicles manufacturer since 2025, initially joining as the Principal Counsel – Hungary.

Interview with Dora Kovacs of Hell Energy Magyarorszag

Head of Legal at Hell Energy Magyarorszag shares her thoughts on the legal and regulatory trends that are likely to impact the FMCG sector over the next few years, what skills make an in-house professional an effective leader, and more.

Tamas Pal Heisz Joins Wyss&Lila as Legal & Compliance Director

"With over a decade of experience in the railway industry, he brings strong legal expertise, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects," read a company press release.

Turkic Investment Fund Hires Zsolt Csanadi as Chief Legal & Operations Officer

Csanadi joined TIF from EDP Renewables, where he worked between 2022 and 2025 as the Head of Legal Hungary. Prior to that, he worked as the Head of Energy and BDO Legal between 2020 and 2022.

Aladar Kuun Appointed Legal & External Affairs Manager at EcoPro BM Hungary

Kuun has been with the company since 2023, previously working as Legal Manager. "I am honored to take on the role of Legal & External Affairs Manager at EcoPro BM Hungary," commented Kuun.

Interview with Mate Lapis of UNIQA Biztosito

Head of Compliance at UNIQA Biztosito shares his career trajectory, his team's role in the ethical deployment of AI solutions, the strategy for communicating complex regulatory issues to internal stakeholders, and more.

Judit Gulyas-Kovacs Returns to Private Practice by Joining Partos & Noblet

Before the move, Gulyas-Kovacs spent 12 years at Erste Bank Hungary, where she worked as Legal Counsel, Head of Corporate Work Out and Restructuring Legal Department, and, finally, as Head of Corporate Legal Department.

Interview with Andras Gelencser of AMC Networks International

Andras Gelencser discusses his extensive career in the media and entertainment sector, his approach to working with outside counsel, and the legal challenges that the sector should be prepared for.

Andrea Simandi Appointed Regulatory Lead in Microsoft’s EMEA Legal Affairs Team

Simandi has been with the organization for over 13 years, joining in 2012 as Legal and Corporate Affairs Director for Hungary – a position she held until 2017.

2025 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Marton Horanyi of Baker McKenzie

Backer McKenzie Partner Marton Horanyi shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.

2025 HU GC Summit Sneak Peek: Interview with Istvan Szatmary of Oppenheim

With preparations for the 2025 CEELM HU GC Summit in full swing, Oppenheim Partner Istvan Szatmary shares his thoughts about the upcoming event and what he's looking forward to the most.

Timea Halko Appointed Legal Counsel Expert, Global Network at Richter Gedeon

Halko has been with the organization since 2005, previously working from its Lisbon office as International Network Counsel and Expert between 2024 and 2025.

Gabor Kukovecz Appointed Regional Legal & Compliance Counsel – CEE at Haleon

"This role allows me to contribute to a company whose mission resonates deeply with me: delivering better everyday health with humanity."

Peter Sukosd Joins Auchan Retail Hungary as Company Secretary

Former Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Director at eMAG Hungary Peter Sukosd has joined Auchan Retail Hungary as its new Company Secretary.

Eszter Barta Becomes Group Legal Director at PPF

Partner in Pet Food Legal Counsel Eszter Barta has becomes the firm's new Group Legal Director.

Timea Balazs Becomes Head of Legal and Compliance at Decathlon Hungary

Decathlon Hungary Legal Counsel Timea Balazs has become the company’s new Head of Legal and Compliance.

Laszlo Palocz Returns to Kinstellar

Former Indotek Group Senior M&A Legal Counsel Laszlo Palocz has returned to Kinstellar, joining the firm’s Budapest office as Counsel.

Eniko Uveges Promoted to Lead Legal Counsel at Grundfos

Eniko Uveges has been promoted to Lead Legal Counsel at Grundfos.

Bittera Kohlrusz & Toth Managing Partner Csaba Bittera Joins Fraport as Senior Legal Advisor

Bittera Kohlrusz & Toth former Managing Partner Csaba Bittera has joined Fraport as its Senior Legal Advisor.

Peter Paroczi Promoted to Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance at QAFCO

Hungarian Lawyer Peter Paroczi has been promoted to the Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance at the Qatar Fertilizer Company.

Dora Czegledi Becomes Lead Counsel at Fever

Madrid-based Hungarian lawyer Dora Czegledi has been appointed by Fever to Lead Counsel.

Inside Insight: Sandor Zorad of MET Group

After eight years with the MET Group, Legal Director Sandor Zorad reflects on the company’s path to international expansion.

Balazs Tomaj Joins Kinstellar as Senior Counsel

Former MVM Deputy CEO Balazs Tomaj has joined Kinstellar in Budapest as Senior Counsel.

Magdolna Csomor Joins 4iG as Deputy Head of Group Regulatory

Vodafone Hungary Head of Regulatory Magdolna Csomor has joined 4iG as Deputy Head of Group Regulatory.

David Kozma Appointed to Deputy Chief Executive Office at CIG Pannonia

CIG Pannonia Insurance has appointed David Kozma as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Delivery Hero Appoints Katalin Kiss to Interim Head of Corporate Law

Delivery Hero has appointed Katalin Kiss as Director, Interim Head of Corporate Law in Berlin.

Szilard Kui Joins MET Asset Management Holding as Legal Director

Former DLA Piper Local Partner in Budapest Szilard Kui has joined MET Asset Management Holding in Switzerland as Legal Director. 

Gabor Kukovecz Joins Phoenix Hungary as Group Legal Director

Former Diageo Head of Legal & Operations and DPO Gabor Kukovecz has joined the Phoenix Group in Hungary as the Group Legal Director.

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