Budapest

Hungary’s central location in Europe makes it an ideal place for investors seeking to expand into Central and Eastern Europe. The country is crossed by major trading routes and traffic arteries, making it possible to reach a market of more than 250 million people within a radius of around 1,000 kilometres. Economic and social stability in Hungary has increased year by year since its accession to the EU. Internationally recognised companies have therefore been investing for years in new production facilities, research and development, as well as in the service sector.

OUR SERVICES

As one of the first German law firms in Budapest we provide clients with optimal solutions for the successful investment and subsequent development in Hungary. Our experienced advisers support investors and companies, in realising their plans by offering tailored, full-service advice on the following topics:

MARKET ENTRY AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Business creation
Acquisition of companies and holdings
Joint ventures
Real Estate Akquisitions/Investments
Antitrust approval
Adapting international business organisations (including internal rules) to Hungarian legislation and the local market
Adapting to EU guidelines
Financing and flotations
Tax structuring
Greenfield and brownfield investments

POSITIONING IN THE TARGET MARKET

Setting up production and establishing production sites
Import and export
Consolidating your market position through mergers and acquisitions
Organisation and expansion of distribution systems
Intellectual property issues, especially trademarks and patents
Employment law and human resources matters
Tax optimisation and advice
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INVESTMENT SAFEGUARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Investment protection
Compliance with national and international legislation
Adapting business processes to international standards
Defending your business interests, including handling cases before state courts and in arbitration proceedings
Data protection
Regulation

YOUR BENEFITS

With our Budapest office, Noerr has been working for more than 20 years in the Hungarian market. Our Hungarian and German lawyers therefore have extensive regional experience and are well versed in the country-specific rules of the Hungarian market.
We provide advice on various legal matters in German or English and on the highest international standards. Thanks to our cross-border teams and specialist groups, we also provide clients with integrated multinational advice on all areas of law.
Besides receiving excellent professional support, we also profit from our close network of local business contacts and our longtime experience with the Hungarian market.

SELECTED PROJECTS

REFERENCE

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