Employment
Services we provide
As your employees are the heart and the soul of your company, with KCG Partners, you receive legal strategies aimed at supporting a vibrant and productive workforce for your company. We help employers navigate the challenging and frequently changing landscape of employment law by addressing all the complexities of employer-employee relationships, including:
- establishing and terminating employment relationships;
- realizing restructurings and large-scale lay-offs;
- dealing with collective disputes and trade union matters;
- advising on confidentiality undertakings, non-competition agreements and executive compensation schemes;
- safeguarding trade secrets; and
- managing HR compliance issues.
Clients we serve
KCG Partners works with the HR leaders, department heads and boards of directors at large and complex organizations, for which effective employment law management is crucial to the success of their businesses.
Value we deliver
Our clients find special value in our employment practice due to our preventive approach, crisis management capabilities, and track record in employment litigation.
With our preventive approach, our clients can take advantage of our guiding principle: where business risk is concerned, it is better to be safe than sorry. Our clients not only benefit from our drafting of regulatory compliant employment policies, but they also regularly receive assistance with developing and implementing preventative strategies via HR compliance reviews and audits.
With our crisis management, our clients can take comfort in our well-established methodology for swiftly and effectively dealing with employee fraud and other misconduct. Our clients receive first-response case and risk assessment reports as well as alternative action plans. We also collaborate with our clients on avoiding reputational damage by tackling the legal aspects of detrimental media coverage.
With our employment litigation, our clients receive prompt, cost-effective results due to our up-front, objective assessment of all key factors, including the facts, the law, mediation/arbitration prospects and settlement possibilities. When our clients face especially complex labour law situations involving high-level executives, we supplement our team of internal employment experts by working closely with employment law professors, HR professionals and forensic experts.
RANKINGS
Best known for its work on employment litigation, acting for an impressive multinational clientele spanning the pharmaceutical, healthcare and financial sectors. Regularly handles an array of contentious employment mandates, including dismissals and TUPE issues.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2019
KCG Partners Law Firm is particularly noted for its experience in employment litigation, and it is also active across contract, banking, real estate, trade mark and insolvency disputes. Rita Párkányi and Levente Csengery head the team.
— Dispute Resolution, Legal500, 2019
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. Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi jointly head the department.
— Employment, Legal500, 2019
KCG Partners Law Firm handles 'highly complex matters with a problem-solving and project manager attitude'. It has notable experience in handling employment disputes and advising on employee stock ownership plans. The team is jointly led by Levente Csengery, who has 'an excellent knowledge of the business environment', and the client-focused Rita Párkányi, who has 'excellent labour law and data protection knowledge'.
— Employment, Legal 500, 2020
Besides their excellent knowledge of labour laws and practices, KCG Partners very well understands the operation of their clients therefore their advice is very practical. KCG Partners is very client-focused, their reaction time is quick. Client relationship management is excellent.
— Employment, Legal 500, 2020
We highly value their responsiveness and availability, which is key in data protection matters.
— Employment, Legal 500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm handles employment, IP and bankruptcy matters for well-known clients. Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi jointly lead the team.
— Employment, Legal 500, 2020
Clients stress that the lawyers are ‘fast, very well prepared and detailed.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2019
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.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2019
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.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2019
Rita Párkányi acts on international mobility, litigation and employment contracts. Sources highlight her ‘good legal knowledge,’ adding: ‘She always keeps to deadlines, works very fast and takes our wishes into consideration.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2019
Clients appreciate the level of attention given to them, describing the team as ‘reactive,’ adding: ‘They seem to really value us.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2018
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.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2018
Assisted Szimbiózis Foundation with a pro bono project promoting employment rights for people with disabilities.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2018
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.
— Employment, Legal500, 2018
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.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2018
Rita Párkányi has established a presence in the market, most notably for her work for French clients. She advises on a broad range of employment mandates, including litigation, collective agreements and redundancy procedures. Clients describe her as ‘quick and efficient, even when there is a complex problem.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2018
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.
— Employment, Legal500, 2017
Levente Csengery is the key employment law specialist.
— Employment, Legal500, 2015
Practice head Levente Csengery of KCG Partners Law Firm advises clients from a variety of sectors on redundancies and management fraud issues, and is an experienced employment litigator.
— Employment, Chambers & Partners, 2015
‘Highly qualified and experienced’ (senior associate) Levente Csengery heads the employment team (at Gide), which has been active in contentious termination matters.
— Employment, Legal500, 2014
Sources applaud Levente Csengery for his dedication and hard work.
— Employment, Chambers & Partners, 2012
‘KCG Partners is an established firm that advises on employment litigation. The law firm advises a range of multinational clients on TUPE issues, employee benefit matters, individual dismissals and harassment issues.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2021
‘An interviewee reports that the team is "pleasant to work with."
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2021
‘Described by an interviewee as being "a seasoned labour lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience," 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.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2021
‘A client praises Rita Párkányi for her "high level of commercial awareness combined with deep knowledge and high sensitivity towards clients." She advises clients on collective redundancies, the transfer of employees and contractual matters.’
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2021
‘KCG Partners Law Firm provides ‘thorough employment advice which balances the requirements of the law with the realities of business.’ The practice has been exceptionally active in supporting clients on day-day changes resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, including on matters such as data privacy, preparation of home office policies, modifying employment contracts, business immigration and redundancies. Dual qualified to practise in Hungary and the US, Levente Csengery is the go-to counsel for many international entities. He jointly leads the practice with Rita Párkányi.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2021
‘Dedicated team was led by Rita Parkanyi. She managed the team and process in a very good way. She provided a very good service, with remarkable professional and industry knowledge, and also provided alternative solutions and opportunities. We got real value for money.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2021
‘KCG Partner’s employment team is responsive and helpful. They have deep knowledge and give pragmatic answers to questions, even in complex matters. They always reply in a timely manner.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2021
‘KCG is thorough in everything they do. Their advice balances the requirements of the law with the realities of business.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2022
‘Rita Parkanyi is always accessible and transparent, often forgoing formalities in the name of efficiency. I appreciate that.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2021
‘Readily available, highly-skilled and business minded team of lawyers with competitive prices.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2022
‘Levente Csengery and Rita Párkány deliver exceptional legal services. Having in-depth knowledge of the industries elevates them over their competitors. Their business acumen is exceptional.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2022
KCG Partners Law Firm caters to a host of domestic and international corporates and financial institutions on a wide range of employment law issues. The firm has recently seen an increasing number of mandates concerning employee relocation in response to the war in Ukraine. US-qualified Levente Csengery is regularly instructed by multinational clients operating in the region. Rita Párkányi is an expert on all aspects of employment law, as well as labour-related data protection issues.
— Employment, Legal500, 2023
‘KCG is composed of highly skilled individuals who hold the necessary business knowledge and understanding to support clients. The KCG team is highly agile and flexible to deliver the best legal service experience.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2023
‘Levente Csengery is a lead professional in the Hungarian employment and dispute settlement market. Further to his technical expertise, he has excellent skills to get connections with his clients.’
— Employment, Legal500, 2023
KCG Partners is an established firm that advises on employment litigation, including the enforcement of non-compete agreements. The law firm advises a range of multinational clients on TUPE issues, employee benefit matters, individual and collective dismissals and harassment issues.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
KCG has a one-of-a-kind team, both in terms of size and expertise.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
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.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
Levente has a very practical approach. He can help to evaluate sophisticated matters in cases where the interpretation of the law is ambiguous.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
Rita Párkányi is a well-regarded lawyer who advises clients on collective and individual redundancies, the transfer of employees and contractual matters, including non-compete clauses.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
Rita is very practical and effective, with a very analytical way of thinking.
— Employment, Chambers Europe, 2024
Always responsive and innovative in relation to new challenges.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
Trying to understand the core of the problem and focusing on solutions which are best for the situation and for the client.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
The team is very effective and they focus on the actual needs of the client. They deliver exceptional legal service with their problem-solving approach and in-depth knowledge of employment law matters.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi have extensive experience in employment law disputes. Borbála Maglai and Eszter Ila-Horváth are also very professional and approachable.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
I have a long-standing professional relationship with KCG and have many compliments for Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi. What they have achieved so far is more than words can say. Together, they have built a one-of-a kind employment team on the Hungarian market, dealing with high-profile cases. Borbála Maglai and Eszter Ila-Horváth have also proved their problem-solving, client-oriented approach. I can always trust in the quality of their work.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
