Our team
Our clients place their trust in our diverse team of legal and business experts who have honed their skills at major international law firms. Our team delivers to our clients the highest quality in service by aligning our unique culture, efficient project structuring and value-oriented processes.
Deep understanding of business
We are seasoned business lawyers who are equipped with general and sector specific business knowledge. Many of our lawyers have academic diplomas in business and tax. This business background helps us better understand the difficult challenges our clients face in their industries and enables us to craft legal advice that can be easily applied with minimal disruption to our client’s business operations.
Strong international academic background
We have been educated at leading European and US universities, including
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- Vienna University of Economics & Business
- University of Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)
- University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
- University of Paris-Sud XI
- Université Catholique de Lyon
- Université de Rouen
- Masaryk University
- Castle College Nottingham
- Humboldt Universität
- University of Leicester and
- Tilburg University
Firm commitment to professional development
We are committed to develop persistently our legal and business knowledge through individualized coaching programs and structured training initiatives - both for our team as well as for our clients.
PARTNERS
DR. ESZTER KAMOCSAY-BERTA
LL.M. (Vienna)
Founding and Managing Partner, Attorney-at law
DR. LEVENTE CSENGERY
LL.M. (New York)
Founding Partner, Attorney-at-law
DR. GABRIELLA GÁLIK
Certified tax advisor
Founding Partner, Attorney-at-law
DR. ESZTER KAMOCSAY-BERTA
We are in contact with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta, who has an excellent knowledge of our problems and always solves them in an efficient manner; that is why we always go back to her, since her deep understanding saves us a tremendous amount of time and effort.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2024
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are brilliant lawyers. They can easily see through complex issues and come up with practicable solutions.
— Tax, 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
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.
— Real Estate and Construction, 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.
— Real Estate and Construction, 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.
— Projects & Energy, Legal500, 2024
Strong construction experience.
— Projects & Energy, Legal500, 2024
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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 2021
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, Legal 500, 2021
The real estate practice at KCG Partners Law Firm focuses on industrial developments and greenfield and brownfield investments. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is a widely-recognised name in the Hungarian real estate development and construction market. Illustrative of her expertise in large-scale industrial developments, she is advising … factory project in Hungary.
— Real Estate & Construction, Legal 500, 2021
KCG Partners Law Firm's multidisciplinary team of banking, corporate and real estate specialists advises a wide range of Hungarian clients on infrastructure and utility development projects, industrial licences, land and city development and construction issues. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta acts for clients from the oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, financial, chemical and automotive sectors on a range of acquisitions and investment transactions. Gabriella Gálik has ‘in-depth knowledge of the industry that elevates her over their competitors’. She is particularly active in M&A and industrial development (both greenfield and brownfield investments).
— Projects & Energy, Legal 500, 2021
Clients are impressed with KCG’s 'value-for-money services', 'professional knowledge', 'admirable negotiation skills' and 'solid reputation in the market'. The practice handles tax optimisation for corporate reorganisation and group structuring, transactional tax planning, investment-related tax planning, employee/executive compensation tax schemes, transfer pricing, tax investigations and litigation. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are the partners to note.
— Tax, Legal 500,2021
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.
— Legal500, 2020
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'.
— Legal500, 2020
Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta are always proactive, super accurate, excellent in communication – they are simply brilliant professionals.
— Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm is particularly noted for its experience in industrial developments and construction matters, including greenfield investments and infrastructure work. Practice co-heads Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta are 'business-oriented and solution-driven' and their 'mindfulness of the practical, real life aspects of the legal work they deliver makes them exceptional in the market'.
— Industrial Development, Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm focuses on greenfield and brownfield investments as well as major infrastructure projects. It has a team of 'highly ethical, competent and dedicated business lawyers', which is led by Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik who gives 'dynamic but thorough advice'.
— Industrial Development, Legal500, 2020
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Levente Csengery are highly diligent, with robust experience in structuring and negotiating deals.
— Tax, Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm impresses with its 'professional knowledge, ideas and approach to solving issues'. Recent highlights include advising on VAT and corporate income tax matters, and advising on employment share schemes and the tax implications of employee transfers. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are singled out for their 'commitment to the highest professional standards and their strong client focus.
— Tax, Legal500, 2020
The ‘professional, quick, thorough and well-structured’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm advises on industrial developments such as greenfield investments and infrastructure projects. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik lead the team.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2019
The ‘practical’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm places ‘a strong emphasis on understanding the business needs of its clients’ and is experienced in industrial developments and construction mandates. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik, who is ‘very strong in construction law and industrial real estate developments’, lead the team.
— Real Estate & Construction, Legal500, 2019
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. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik, who is ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘comes up with solutions that are beneficial to the client’, lead the team.
— Tax, Legal500, 2019
KCG Partners Law Firm’s recent highlights include advising a bank on a project finance transaction and representing a major construction company in a commercial dispute. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are recommended.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2018
KCG Partners Law Firm handles real estate transactions, construction projects, and leasehold and construction disputes. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is ‘a very skilled negotiator’ who also stands out for her ‘project management skills’. Gabriella Gálik is also noted.
— Real Estate & Construction, Legal500, 2018
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’.
— Tax, Legal500, 2018
The ‘effective and proactive’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm provides a ‘fast but absolutely precise’ service. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are advising a client on regulatory and licensing issues in the renewable energy sector.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2017
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’.
— Tax, Legal500, 2017
'Innovative thinker' Eszter Kamocsay-Berta at KCG Partners Law Firm has ‘an impressive track record in energy-related matters
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2016
Practice head Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik cover the full spectrum of tax matters
— Tax, Legal500, 2016
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta heads the projects and energy practice at KCG Partners Law Firm and is highly experienced in the energy and infrastructure sector. Sources highlight her knowledge of the whole spectrum of the construction and infrastructure market. She is an innovative thinker and focuses on solutions.
— Energy & Infrastructure, Chambers & Partners, 2016
Founder and the Managing Partner at KCG Partners, where she leads a professional, cohesive team of high-performance lawyers.
— Legal500, 2015
"She is practical rather than just theoretical, and very trustworthy – you don’t feel like you have to check her work.” Client said.
— Projects & Energy, Chambers & Partners, 2015
Founding and Managing Partner
Eszter has over 18 years of top tier experience in M&A, projects, transactions and tax law with special recognition as an expert in restructuring, construction and energy matters. She regularly advises multinationals and their local subsidiaries, representing clients from the oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, financial, chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.
Professional Experience
A qualified attorney-at-law licensed to practice in Hungary, Eszter previously worked at prestigious law offices like Gide Loyrette Nouel as a partner of the Budapest office, and at Clifford Chance and Salans as a senior associate. Now, as a Founder and the Managing Partner at KCG Partners, she leads a professional, cohesive team of high-performance lawyers.
Education
- SEED School for Executive Education and Development, Budapest, Hungary
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, „Engineering consultancy and FIDIC Contracts”
- Vienna University of Economics & Business, International Tax (LL.M.), Vienna, Austria
- Pázmány Péter University, Faculty of Law & Political Sciences (JD), Budapest, Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, Sociology and Media Studies (M.A.), Budapest, Hungary
- University of Stirling, Social and Media Studies, Scotland, UK
- Carl-Bosch-Gymnasium, Abitur, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Professional Associations
- Member of the International Nuclear Law Association (INLA)
- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
- Member of the Budapest Bar Association
DR. LEVENTE CSENGERY
They are striving for settlement in all of the disputes, however when the need arises, they are fighting for their client’s right with all of their power.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
I work closely with Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, but have more and more contacts with junior lawyers as well, such as Bálint Éberhardt and Borbála Maglai. I have a long-standing professional relationship with KCG and have many compliments for Rita and Levente. What they have achieved so far is more than words. They together have built a one-of-a kind dispute team on the Hungarian market dealing with high-profile cases. Bálint and Borbála have also proved their litigation skills and problem-solving approach.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
Levente Csengery’s strategic prowess is unparalleled, and he possesses the remarkable ability to foresee legal trends and anticipate client needs. With his calm and competent approach, he successfully represents his clients’ interests in heightened situations.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi are senior strategic thinkers at KCG Partners. They have been advising us for several years and represented us in various cases.
— Dispute resolution, 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.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi have extensive experience in employment law disputes.
— Employment, Legal500, 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
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
KCG Partners Law Firm‘s litigation team is made up of ‘very responsive, agile and practical’ lawyers who have a solid foundation across various areas, namely employment, commercial and contractual disputes, as well as real estate and insolvency. International referrals and cross-border mandates are growing areas of work, owing to the firm's membership of the AllTesy Law network of international practices. U.S trained and qualified partner Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, also head of the French desk, jointly lead the practice.
— Dispute Resolution, Legal500, 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
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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 2021
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
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Levente Csengery are highly diligent, with robust experience in structuring and negotiating deals.
— Tax, Legal500, 2020
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
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
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
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
KCG Partners Law Firm handles domestic and cross-border litigation. Recent highlights include representing a multinational company in a contractual dispute against a local company. Rita Párkányi and Levente Csengery are recommended.
— Dispute Resolution, 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
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
Redundancy and restructuring specialist Levente Csengery leads (Gide’s) employment group, which recently advised a Northern European client in Labour Court litigation. It also advised a large international bank on Hungarian aspects of a proposed reorganization and dismissal of senior employees.
— Employment, Legal500, 2013
“Smart and easy to work with.” Client said
— Employment, Chambers & Partners, 2013
Founding Partner
Levente is a seasoned corporate lawyer who has represented many large and medium sized international corporations and financial institutions in connection with their investments in Hungary and with other specific assignments. He is focusing on employment law, compliance-regulatory matters and dispute resolution issues across various sectors. His practice specializes in employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), redundancy matters and high-profile management fraud cases, as well as he also possesses substantial experience in damage claims, civil law actions and financial litigation.
Professional Experience
Prior to founding KCG Partners, Levente worked at the global law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel as the head of the employment and litigation groups, at Clifford Chance as a senior associate managing the labour law team and supporting the litigation team and at Salans, focusing on employment law and dispute resolution.
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. LL.M. degree. New York, NY, USA (2004)
- New York University (NYU), School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Certificate in US Law and Methodologies. New York, NY, USA (2003)
- University of Szeged, School of Law (JD). Szeged, Hungary (2002)
Professional Associations
- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
- Member of the Budapest Bar Association
DR. GABRIELLA GÁLIK
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
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
Gabriella Gálik is an experienced partner in real estate and corporate restructuring, very practical and excellent in communication.
— Real Estate and Construction, 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.
— Real Estate and Construction, 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.
— Projects & Energy, Legal500, 2024
Gabriella Gálik is an outstanding legal professional and a highly respected and trusted partner in our business operations.
— Projects & Energy, Legal500, 2024
Strong construction experience.
— Projects & Energy, Legal500, 2024
My main point of contact is Gabriella Gálik whom I consider a brilliant lawyer and who is helpful and smart. It is not quite common to meet such an enthusiastic lawyer, who 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.
— Tax, Legal500, 2024
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are brilliant lawyers. They can easily see through complex issues and come up with practicable solutions.
— Tax, Legal500, 2024
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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 2021
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, Legal 500, 2021
Gabriella Gálik is an experienced partner in real estate and corporate restructuring, very practical and excellent in communication.
— Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2021
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik delivered exceptional legal services. Having an in-depth knowledge of the industries elevates them over their competitors. They are not only highly experienced but their business acumen is exceptional.
— Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2021
Kamocsay-Berta co-heads the practice with Gabriella Gálik, who leads on corporate real estate transactions and is knowledgeable about zoning and planning, lease negotiations and EPC contracts.
— Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2021
Gabriella Gálik is an excellent attorney delivering high-quality legal service. She is having an in-depth knowledge of the industry that elevates her over their competitors. Exceptionally they are not only legal-minded but their business acumen is exceptional.
— Projects & Energy, Legal 500, 2021
KCG Partners Law Firm's multidisciplinary team of banking, corporate and real estate specialists advises a wide range of Hungarian clients on infrastructure and utility development projects, industrial licences, land and city development and construction issues. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta acts for clients from the oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, financial, chemical and automotive sectors on a range of acquisitions and investment transactions. Gabriella Gálik has ‘in-depth knowledge of the industry that elevates her over their competitors’. She is particularly active in M&A and industrial development (both greenfield and brownfield investments).
— Projects & Energy, Legal 500, 2021
My main point of contact is Gabriella Gálik whom I consider a brilliant lawyer and who is helpful and smart. It is not quite common to meet such an enthusiastic lawyer, who 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.
— Tax, Legal 500, 2021
Clients are impressed with KCG’s 'value-for-money services', 'professional knowledge', 'admirable negotiation skills' and 'solid reputation in the market'. The practice handles tax optimisation for corporate reorganisation and group structuring, transactional tax planning, investment-related tax planning, employee/executive compensation tax schemes, transfer pricing, tax investigations and litigation. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are the partners to note.
— Tax, Legal 500, 2021
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.
— Legal500, 2020
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'.
— Legal500, 2020
Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta are always proactive, super accurate, excellent in communication – they are simply brilliant professionals.
— Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm is particularly noted for its experience in industrial developments and construction matters, including greenfield investments and infrastructure work. Practice co-heads Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta are 'business-oriented and solution-driven' and their 'mindfulness of the practical, real life aspects of the legal work they deliver makes them exceptional in the market'.
— Industrial Development, Legal500, 2020
Gabriella Gálik is an expert of industrial development projects.
— Industrial Development, Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm focuses on greenfield and brownfield investments as well as major infrastructure projects. It has a team of 'highly ethical, competent and dedicated business lawyers', which is led by Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik who gives 'dynamic but thorough advice'.
— Industrial Development, Legal500, 2020
KCG Partners Law Firm impresses with its 'professional knowledge, ideas and approach to solving issues'. Recent highlights include advising on VAT and corporate income tax matters, and advising on employment share schemes and the tax implications of employee transfers. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are singled out for their 'commitment to the highest professional standards and their strong client focus.
— Tax, Legal500, 2020
The ‘professional, quick, thorough and well-structured’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm advises on industrial developments such as greenfield investments and infrastructure projects. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik lead the team.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2019
The ‘practical’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm places ‘a strong emphasis on understanding the business needs of its clients’ and is experienced in industrial developments and construction mandates. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik, who is ‘very strong in construction law and industrial real estate developments’, lead the team.
— Real Estate & Construction, Legal500, 2019
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. Managing partner Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik, who is ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘comes up with solutions that are beneficial to the client’, lead the team.
— Tax, Legal500, 2019
KCG Partners Law Firm’s recent highlights include advising a bank on a project finance transaction and representing a major construction company in a commercial dispute. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are recommended.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2018
KCG Partners Law Firm handles real estate transactions, construction projects, and leasehold and construction disputes. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is ‘a very skilled negotiator’ who also stands out for her ‘project management skills’. Gabriella Gálik is also noted.
— Real Estate & Construction, Legal500, 2018
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’.
— Tax, Legal500, 2018
The ‘effective and proactive’ team at KCG Partners Law Firm provides a ‘fast but absolutely precise’ service. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are advising a client on regulatory and licensing issues in the renewable energy sector.
— Projects&Energy, Legal500, 2017
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’.
— Tax, Legal500, 2017
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
Founding Partner
Gabriella is a recognised M&A practitioner and a noted real estate transaction specialist having vast experience in industrial development (including greenfield and brownfield investments), construction law and infrastructure. She has worked on many high-profile M&A and commercial deals, and advised on large-scale operational and process restructurings across a wide range of industrial sectors. She is a certified tax advisor and mediator.
Professional Experience
Prior to founding KCG Partners, Gabriella worked at the global law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel as a senior associate focusing on major investment projects, at Clifford Chance, dealing with real estate and M&A transactions and at Salans, focusing on real estate and corporate restructurings.
Education
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, „Engineering consultancy and FIDIC Contracts” (2015)
- Certified mediator (2014)
- Certified tax advisor (2009)
- Eötvös Loránd University: Faculty of Law. (J.D. Summa cum laude). Budapest, Hungary (2005)
Professional Associations
- Member of the Budapest Bar Association
DR. RITA PÁRKÁNYI
Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi have extensive experience in employment law disputes.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
Rita Párkányi is very responsive and client oriented.
— Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal500, 2024
They are striving for settlement in all of the disputes, however when the need arises, they are fighting for their client’s right with all of their power.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
I work closely with Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, but have more and more contacts with junior lawyers as well, such as Bálint Éberhardt and Borbála Maglai. I have a long-standing professional relationship with KCG and have many compliments for Rita and Levente. What they have achieved so far is more than words. They together have built a one-of-a kind dispute team on the Hungarian market dealing with high-profile cases. Bálint and Borbála have also proved their litigation skills and problem-solving approach.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
Rita Párkányi brings great knowledge and agility to solving problems. Her in-depth experience and keen insights have come in handy in many situations both inside and outside the courtroom.
— Dispute resolution, Legal500, 2024
Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi are senior strategic thinkers at KCG Partners. They have been advising us for several years and represented us in various cases.
— Dispute resolution, 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.
— Employment, Legal500, 2024
Rita is very practical and effective, with a very analytical way of thinking.
— 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
KCG Partners Law Firm‘s litigation team is made up of ‘very responsive, agile and practical’ lawyers who have a solid foundation across various areas, namely employment, commercial and contractual disputes, as well as real estate and insolvency. International referrals and cross-border mandates are growing areas of work, owing to the firm's membership of the AllTesy Law network of international practices. U.S trained and qualified partner Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, also head of the French desk, jointly lead the practice.
— Dispute Resolution, Legal 500, 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
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, Legal 500, 2021
Rita Parkanyi is always accessible and transparent, often forgoing formalities in the name of efficiency. I appreciate that.
— Employment, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 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, Legal 500, 2021
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'.
— Legal500, 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
Rita Párkányi has extended employment and data protection expertise, and gives practical advice.
— Employment, Legal 500, 2020
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
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 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
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
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
KCG Partners Law Firm handles domestic and cross-border litigation. Recent highlights include representing a multinational company in a contractual dispute against a local company. Rita Párkányi and Levente Csengery are recommended.
— Dispute Resolution, Legal500, 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 meets ‘the standards of an international law firm at lower prices’. It represents local and international companies in disputes that touch on a broad range of legal fields. Rita Párkányi is recommended.
— Dispute Resolution, Legal500, 2017
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
Rita is a highly skilled business lawyer with deep experience in employment, dispute resolution, litigation and data protection matters. She advises clients across many aspects of employment law – C-suite hires, terminations, staff re-structuring and internal organizational regulations – and has daily, hands-on involvement in a number of multi-sector corporate restructurings.
— Legal500, 2015
Founding Partner
Rita is a highly skilled business lawyer with deep experience in employment, data protection, dispute resolution and litigation matters. She advises clients across many aspects of employment law, including C-suite hires, terminations, staff re-structuring and internal organizational regulations, and has been closely involved in a number of multi-sector corporate restructurings.
Professional Experience
Prior to founding KCG Partners and leading its French Desk, Rita worked at the global law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel since 2008 focusing on employment, litigation and corporate matters.
Education
- Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Management, MBA (2015- 2017)
- University of Paris-Sud XI, Jean Monnet Faculty: Master of Law & Management, Paris, France (2008)
- Eötvös Loránd University: Faculty of Law (JD), Budapest, Hungary (2007)
- University of Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), Faculty of Law: French & EU Law, Paris - Budapest (2006)
- University of Liège, Faculty of law: Erasmus studies, Liège, Belgium (2005)
Professional Associations
- Member of the Budapest Bar Association
DR. LÁSZLÓ MADÁK
László is a seasoned attorney-at-law who has represented many corporations and financial institutions in most relevant transactions and M&A deals in recent years, and provides full legal support to these companies in conncetion with their business activities. His practice specializes in the development of the transaction strategy, negotiation and drafting of transactions documents in M&A transactions, and has relevant experience in litigation, with a particular focus on financial litigation.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining KCG Partners Law Firm László was head of the Civil Law Department (M&A Group, Regulatory Group, Litigation Group, Business Advisory Group) as a partner attorney-at-law and a member of PK& Partners Law Firm. In this position he worked in overall management and legal support of number of significant, high-value M&A transactions, the development of legal strategy and negotiation of important litigation cases, and preparation of legal opinions and studies. Previously he practised in Santander Consumer Finance Ltd. where he gained significant experience in debt enforcement law and litigation.
Education
Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Law, Budapest, Hungary (2005)
Languages
Hungarian and English
Professional Associations
Member of the Budapest Bar Association
Member of the Legal Examination Board – Civil law and family law, Corporate law
University Guest Lecturer - Pázmány Péter Catholic University, JÁK, Deák Ferenc Institute for Continuing Education