CMS Budapest appoints József Várady as new real estate partner

CMS Budapest promoted its senior counsel József Várady to partner of its real estate group. 

József has been working at CMS Budapest for over 14 years, where he has been involved in several real estate transactions and advised major Hungarian and international clients on real estate projects and litigation matters related to the sector. He also has significant experience in corporate and financing transactions and tax matters. 

„I am delighted to take a partner role within CMS. It is exciting times now in the real estate sector in Hungary and across the region and my priority as new partner is to help further develop our No.1 real estate practice and keep servicing our clients to the highest standards” – said József Várady.

The appointment is part of the joint partner promotions of CMS, Nabarro and Olswang, involving 48 partners in 26 offices. The three firm have completed their merger on 1st of May, creating the world’s sixth largest law firm by lawyer headcount. CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang is now present in 39 countries with 70 offices.

Gábor Czike, Head of Real Estate at CMS Budapest’s commented: “As our firm grows bigger and bigger, we also have to ensure the continuous growth of leadership and over the past years József has proven himself many times as an exceptional lawyer and a leader. His promotion not only reflects the invaluable contribution he has made to the firm, but also our commitment to further invest into the real estate practice.”

József commenced his new role on 1st of May 2017.