CMS celebrates success at the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2026
CMS has been recognised for its work across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2026, an annual celebration honouring leading law firms and legal professionals across the region. This year's awards saw CMS secure four awards.
The firm was awarded Poland Firm of the Year, underlining CMS Poland’s market-leading position and continued success advising clients on their most significant and complex matters.
CMS was also recognised for the strength of its technology, media and telecommunications offering, with TMT Firm of the Year awarded to CMS Hungary, reflecting the team's outstanding work supporting clients across a rapidly evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.
In addition to these achievements, two CMS lawyers received individual honours. Dóra Petrányi was awarded Hungary Lawyer of the Year, reflecting her longstanding leadership and impact within the Hungarian legal market, while Angelika Szufel was named Leading Associate of the Year, recognising her exceptional expertise and contribution to client work in the Polish market.
The Legal 500 CEE Awards are based on the Legal 500's independent research for its annual directory of leading law firms and lawyers across Central and Eastern Europe.
Commenting on the success, Andrzej Pośniak, Managing Partner at CMS Poland and CEE Managing Director at CMS, said: “We are delighted to be recognised at this year's Legal 500 CEE Awards. These awards are a testament to the strength of our teams, the quality of our client work and the collaborative approach that defines CMS across the region. The recognition for our teams in Poland and Hungary, together with the individual achievements of Dóra and Angelika, highlights the exceptional talent we have across our CEE platform. I would like to thank our clients for their trust and our colleagues for their dedication and commitment, which continue to drive our success.”
Dóra Petrányi, CMS Partner and Global Technology, Media, Intellectual Property and Competition (TMIC) Practice Group Leader, adds: “I am truly honoured to have been named Lawyer of the Year in Hungary at the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2026. Being named TMT Firm of the Year also reflects the strength of our technology practice across Central and Eastern Europe and the trust our clients place in us to advise on their most complex digital, regulatory and innovation-driven challenges. As technology continues to reshape industries, our lawyers combine deep sector knowledge with cross-border expertise to help clients navigate change with confidence. Congratulations to all involved in this well-deserved recognition.”
In total, CMS was shortlisted in 40 categories at the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2026, reflecting the breadth and depth of the firm's expertise across CEE. The shortlistings spanned a wide range of practice areas, including Banking and Finance, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Energy, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Tax and TMT, as well as multiple country and individual award categories. CMS teams and lawyers were recognised across numerous jurisdictions, highlighting the strength of the firm's regional platform and cross-border capabilities.
