M&A / Investments
Services we provide
KCG Partners has extensive experience in a diverse range of corporate, M&A and direct investment deals.
Clients request our assistance with transactions of all forms and sizes, including private M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. They also rely on our advice for complex corporate governance, compliance and regulatory issues. We work with domestic, regional and global companies on all aspects of buying and selling companies and businesses, oftentimes involving a cross-border element.
We also focus on advising businesses and investors on direct investments in Hungary whether they be in agricultural and tourism projects or in highly complex regulated markets, such as energy, finance and insurance markets. Our clients rely on us to guide them in making appropriate investment choices for capitalizing on Hungary’s skilled workforce, appealing business environment, and attractive investment incentives. We are especially experienced in brownfield and greenfield investment projects in major business sectors.
Clients we serve
Our clients include strategic, professional and financial investors, public and private companies, lenders, boards of directors and special committees.
Value we deliver
Our clients find special value in our advice because we don’t just understand the law – more importantly, we work to understand their businesses, corporate organizations and business strategies. We know that their transaction or investment can be the most significant business event in the history of their organization. For this reason, we offer to our clients tailor-made deal management services through all stages of the transaction. From strategy formulation to negotiations, on-field coordination and business operation integration, we help clients bridge the gap between aspiration, planning and execution.
RANKINGS
Dynamic’ team advises clients on corporate transactions and energy investments, and has a strong focus on renewable energy. Practice head Eszter Kamocsay-Berta regularly advises (GDF Suez) on energy related regulatory matters.
— Legal500, 2014
“Gabriella is a certified tax advisor and mediator. She has advised on large scale operational and process restructurings across a wide range of industrial sectors, and is a noted real estate transaction specialist. She is also vastly experienced in M&A, and has worked on many high-profile commercial and industrial deals.”
— Legal500, 2015
“A recognized expert in restructuring, construction and energy matters, Eszter has over 15 years of top tier experience in M&A, dispute resolution, employment and tax law. She advises multinationals and their local subsidiaries, representing clients from the oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, financial, chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.”
— Legal500, 2015
“Gabriella Gálik is a ‘Recommended M&A Lawyer’ in Hungary”
— Chambers Europe 2016
“Gabriella Gálik is a ‘Recognised M&A Practitioner’ in Hungary”
— Chambers Europe 2017
“Gabriella Gálik is an ‘Other noted M&A Practitioner’ in Hungary”
— Chambers Europe 2018
KCG Partners Law Firm is regularly instructed on cross-border M&A and complex corporate restructurings. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik lead the department.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2019
Professional team with excellent skills.
— Legal500, 2020
They are a team of highly professional, empathetic and flexible attorneys, who strive to give straightforward and clear advice to their clients even in the most complex cases. This client-friendly attitude makes them easy and enjoyable to work with.
— Legal500, 2020
We always get undivided attention and the lawyers take care about our cases. As to the corporate matters, for us it is important that they can handle more complex joint venture deals such as ours and know the French language and business culture. They have helped us to grow from a start-up company to a successfully operating joint venture.
— Legal500, 2020
‘KCG Partners Law Firm ‘have a solid reputation in the Hungarian market‘ and is recommended for its ‘responsive, effective and proactive approach to problem-solving‘ in respect of private M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. The practice is also skilled in complex corporate governance, compliance and regulatory issues, and is increasingly sought after for its advise on in-bound direct investments and acquisition of Hungarian assets in the energy, finance and insurance, TMT, agricultural and tourism areas. Co-heads Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik ‘deliver exceptional legal services‘.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2021
‘Based on my experience, KCG Partners is one of the best prepared and proactive law firm I have ever worked with and definitely the best value for money. Their professional knowledge, ideas and approach toward solving issues have always impressed me and that is why I have chosen them as a business partner. They are very responsive, effective and proactive when solving even quite complex issues. Their negotiation skill is also admirable. They are growing constantly on a very competitive market and they have a solid reputation in the Hungarian market.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2021
‘Compared to other firms, KCG Partners’ team is hugely dedicated. They are committed to understand the business objectives of our firm and to support completion from the legal side. They are very responsive, accurate in their work and I have always the impression to be treated as a high priority client.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2021
‘I have worked in various projects with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Galik. They represent very well this strong spirit of collaboration and I think this set them aside from other lawyers I have worked with.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2021
‘Very pleased with the work and expertise of Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Galik. They and their teams deliver an excellent work.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2022
‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik deliver exceptional legal services. Having an in-depth knowledge of the industries elevates them over their competitors. Their business acumen is exceptional.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2022
Working for a host of domestic and regional SMEs and financial institutions, KCG Partners Law Firm's core practice focuses on private M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring, as well as corporate governance, compliance and regulatory issues. Department co-heads Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik both have extensive experience in high-value M&A and corporate transactions, while Rita Párkányi is a key contact for French corporate clients. Increasingly, the firm is seen as a go-to advisor for foreign investors into the Hungarian energy, finance and insurance, TMT, agricultural and tourism markets.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2023
‘Gabriella Gálik is an outstanding legal professional who has great business sense and also she is a skilled negotiator.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2023
‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik work with meticulous precision. If you work with this team, you’re in good hands.’
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2023
„Kamocsay-Berta Eszter, Párkányi Rita és Gálik Gabriella külön-külön is nagyszerűen kezelik a komplex ügyeket is, csapatként pedig egyenesen káprázatos a teljesítményük.”
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2023
Gabriella Gálik is an outstanding legal professional and a highly respected and trusted partner in our business operations.
— Legal500, 2024
The firm has a team of highly ethical, competent and dedicated business lawyers. We worked together on high-profile, cross-border transactions. We truly enjoyed working with them.
— Legal500, 2024
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik can be singled out for their commitment to the highest professional standards and their strong client focus.
— Legal500, 2024
Members of the team have been trained in international law firms and have brought with them into this practice a strong work ethic and a focus on excellence. At the same time, being a Hungarian law firm with strong international connections, their contact with clients is more client-friendly than that experienced at international law firms.
— Legal500, 2024
Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta have a deep understanding and thorough experience not only in real estate matters, but also in the corporate and M&A sector. This enabled them recently to provide complex legal services to a client, leading to the successful completion of the deal under extremely tight deadlines and quickly-changing client needs.
— Legal500, 2024
They possess deep expertise and specialisation in different areas of law. They are well-versed in the intricacies of their practice areas, keeping up with the latest legal developments and trends.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2024
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik have been working together for more than 15 years, therefore, they can deal with any matter with extreme efficiency and professionalism. Rita Párkányi and Lídia Süveges form a harmonic team with Eszter and Gabriella, and the four of them can handle any commercial, corporate and M&A matter no matter how complex the case is.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2024
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is a tireless managing partner of KCG partners with great managing skills, and expert knowledge in the field of transactional and tax law. Very pro-active and pleasant to work with. Gabriella Gálik, an experienced partner in real estate and corporate restructuring, is very practical and excellent in communication.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2024
