Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

‘Levente Csengery is the key employment law specialist.’

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta often advises on tax issues related to real estate, M&A and employment. Clients appreciate that she is ‘practical rather than just theoretical, and very trustworthy.’

KCG Partners Law Firm’s ‘practical and pragmatic approach’ earns plaudits from clients, and is regularly entrusted with sensitive contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The two partners –Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi – are recommended.

The ‘very professional’ two-partner team at KCG Partners Law Firm has an expanding client portfolio which has added several international companies. Practice head Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is recommended along with Gabriella Gálik, who is ‘thorough, precise and hardworking’.

Levente Csengery is described by sources as an ‘open and solution-oriented lawyer.’ He regularly handles a variety of employment matters, including labour litigation, company restructuring and executive contracts. Clients consider him to be a ‘very good negotiator and great communicator.’

At KCG Partners Law Firm, the team is singled out for its ‘business-minded approach and in-depth knowledge of employment law’. It is particularly experienced in advising on employee-stock ownership plans and handling contentious employment matters. Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi jointly head the team.

Interviewees also note the increasing presence the firm is establishing in the market: ‘They are wielding their presence quite visibly and are becoming a very good boutique firm.’

Clients appreciate the level of attention given to them, describing the team as ‘reactive,’ adding: ‘They seem to really value us.’

KCG Partners Law Firm advises on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A transactions and the tax implications of employee share plans. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are ‘very commercial and solution-driven’.

Sources praise Levente Csengery for his ‘very useful advice.’ He often represents clients in litigation, and is lauded for being ‘absolutely on the dot with his knowledge of employment law,’ as well as being ‘experienced, very skillful and helpful in supporting us.’

Interviewees also appreciate the team members' pragmatism: ‘We can sit down and discuss matters. They grasp the legal side quickly but also have a very personable approach.’

Clients stress that the lawyers are ‘fast, very well prepared and detailed.’

The ‘proactive’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm is instructed on the tax aspects of infrastructure projects and restructurings. It also advises on the tax implications of employee transfers and share schemes.

KCG Partners Law Firm handles a raft of contentious and non-contentious mandates and is particularly experienced in advising on employee stock ownership plans. The group acts for a number of clients in the financial services sector.

Clients praise KCG Partners Law Firm's 'flexible and proactive attitude' as well as its 'quick and precise solutions'. Recent highlights include a mix of commercial and corporate transactions, as well as restructuring and ESOP-related matters. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is praised for her 'excellent knowledge of her clients and their businesses', and jointly lead the team with Gabriella Gálik. Rita Párkányi is also singled out as 'a great lawyer with a very positive attitude'.

Easy to work with, quick and responsive, providing a sound legal advice with excellent knowledge of the local market and understanding of the business environment.

They are also very focused on client satisfaction and to serve the needs on a very high standard. They are very responsive, effective and proactive when solving even quite complex issues. Their negotiation skill is also admirable.

Gabriella Gálik is well prepared from a professional point of view who strives to provide the highest standard even under a lot of pressure and to come up with a solution that is beneficial for the client. She communicates in a way that even complex legal matters are understandable for clients.

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is a highly recognised expert of the Hungarian ESOP transactions, due to her unique experience with financial institutions and capital markets. She is an excellent negotiator understanding the global picture but at the same time she also takes care about the details.

‘The strong alliance among its partners makes KCG unique on the market. Their close collaboration is one of their strongest strengths that helps them a lot.’

KCG has a one-of-a-kind team, both in terms of size and expertise.

Levente Csengery is a well-established employment lawyer, and is especially experienced in remuneration and employee benefits matters, as well as advising on collective redundancies.