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Hungary is a significant commercial centre and one of the developed economies in Central and Eastern Europe. Operating or expanding your business in Hungary and the region can offer significant opportunities. To capitalise on these, and manage your risk, you need lawyers embedded in the local market, who understand Hungary’s existing regulatory regime and the new reforms being implemented, as well as the international environment in which businesses operate.

CMS has been active in Hungary since 1989. As the largest law firm in the country, around 70 tax and legal professionals deliver industry sector specific expertise to help you find solutions to your national and international legal or tax issues.

Our technical specialists are organised according to the industries in which our clients work. With a strong track record in all commercial areas of law, you can access unparalleled and specialist local knowledge combined with international experience and expertise to best fulfill your needs. Many of our lawyers have worked in-house and are familiar with the day-to-day challenges in-house legal departments face.

Speaking Hungarian, English, French and German, you can be assured of doing business in the language you feel comfortable with.

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24/05/2024
What’s beyond AVDH? Digital Identity wallet in the EU and Hungary
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  What’s beyond AVDH? Digital...
17/05/2024
Trade secret regulation and practical considerations
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  Trade secret regulation...
10/05/2024
LMA-based syndicated loan transactions in Hungary
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  LMA-based syndicated loan...
26/04/2024
Pathological contractual clauses that often lead to disputes
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  Pathological contractual...
19/04/2024
Requirements of the ESG Act and related EU legislation
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  Requirements of the ESG...
12/04/2024
Financing concession projects, legal issues
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  Financing concession projects...
11/04/2024
Wind of Change: Navigating Hungary's New Wind Farm Regulations
CMS is delighted to invite you and your colleagues to our 'Wind of Change: Navigating Hungary's New Wind Farm Regulations' conference. After a decade of anticipation, regulatory barriers hindering the establishment and growth of wind farms in Hungary have been lifted by a package of laws set to take effect on January 1, 2024. During our conference, CMS experts will provide detailed explanations of the most significant changes to the regulations, covering construction, technical requirements, licensing procedures, and potential challenges you may face. We will also shed light on the financial implications and investment opportunities arising from these regulatory developments. This conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants the flexibility to attend either in person or online. Those who prefer to participate online will receive an email with the Teams link to access the conference remotely. Participation in the event is free of charge but requires registration. Please note that seating is limited, so we appreciate your prompt registration. Click the button below to register for this event.
27/03/2024
CMS Expert Guide to cannabis law and legislation
Why this guide? In recent years cannabis trade and related activity has developed into a growth business area. In the life sciences and healthcare fields, there have been increases in the numbers of patients...
27/03/2024
CMS Expert Guide to plastics and packaging laws
Plastics and packaging have attracted  consumer, media and legislative interest over recent years with an array of laws being proposed to incentivise behavioural and design change. Significant reforms...
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25/03/2024
Patentability of inventions relating to diagnostic methods at the EPO
Under Article 53(c) of the European Patent Convention (EPC), diagnostic methods practised on the human or animal body are excluded from patentability. The purpose behind this exclusion is to avoid patent...
25/03/2024
CMS Expert Guide on Price Increases in Commercial Contracts
Businesses continue to face significant cost pressures and many are having to consider increasing the prices of their goods and services in order to remain viable. Over the last few years, a range of...
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22/03/2024
Artificial Intelligence: state of play in legislation and practice
CMS Budapest is hosting a new series of accreditation training events approved by the Hungarian Bar Association as part of the new compulsory accreditation system in Hungary.  Artificial Intelligence:...