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CORPORATE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Mergers and Acquisitions
The relationship between several companies, the merger and splitting of them are almost as exciting, tangled and multifaceted as human relationships. And for every situation we need to find the best possible legal solution.
ACQUISITIONS
We work for companies aiming at growing and expanding, that want to enter the market in the Hungarian and Central European region by acquiring companies. We have extensive experience in bringing together and managing the work of multi-country teams of attorneys. Our clients are foreign companies, multinational companies, Hungarian listed companies, private equity funds and Hungarian private investors.
SALES
Our clients are medium- and large-sized Hungarian companies, which generally attract foreign buyers. Whether it is a full or partial sale of a company, our team has already conducted numerous transactions. In other words, we know all the ins and outs of these types of transactions.
„Exceptional team providing international professional standards and outstanding sector know-how combined with flexibility and personal touch.” - Legal500 EMEA 2023
More than legal advice
During an acquisition or a merger process we almost need to breathe together with the client. We have to pay close attention to their intentions, we must know their strengths and weaknesses, and as a result we will know exactly when and how we can help them.
We understand business
Our clients are businessmen, so we have to become businessmen as well when we manage the legal part of the transactions.
International experience
Most of our cases go beyond borders, so we have learned how to work with foreign law firms and how to manage the work of a team of international lawyers.
János Tamás Varga
managing partner
"Perhaps the most important rule in this area is that we must be able to think with the head of the client."
András Lovretity
head of the M&A team
“Every merger and every acquisition are different. Extensive experience counts for lot when a quick and appropriate reaction is needed.”
Hoa Tünde Nguyen
counsel
“We always try to understand the commercial side of the deal, because that's the only way to get the best solution."
Nándor Beck
counsel
“The devil is in the detail - that's true for any sale and acquisition process. That's why a good lawyer should know every detail of the transaction."
Clients' testimonials
Chambers Europe, 2023
„They understand the market very well.”
Chambers Europe, 2023
„János Tamás Varga stands out for his strategic advice.”
Chambers Europe, 2023
„András Lovretity stands out for excellently managing the transactional work and negotiating the contracts. He always finds a solution.”
Chambers Europe, 2023
„The team is flexible, learns fast and comes with perfect preparation to meetings.”
Chambers Europe, 2023
„They are very good in terms of technical skills and accuracy.”
Legal500 EMEA 2023
„They understand our goals and can advise on strategy.”
Legal500 EMEA 2023
„János Tamás Varga is an excellent project manager. He perfectly supports our business strategic decisions. He is excellent in managing foreign advisers in cross-border deals.”
Legal500 EMEA 2023
„Exceptional team providing international professional standards and outstanding sector know-how combined with flexibility and personal touch.”
Legal500 EMEA 2023
„András Lovretity’s professional understanding and way of positive thinking led to a successful deal in our case. He could stay cool and collected even in the hardest phases of the deal.”
Legal500 EMEA 2023
„Very professional team, with the right person for all M&A deal segments.”
News
"Huge transaction and structuring experience."
Legal500 EMEA 2023
Once again, the duo of János Tamás Varga and András Lovretity have set the bar high in the M&A field. With dozens of successful transactions behind them, they know that beyond the legal issues, deep industry knowledge, strategy and excellent client communication are of huge importance. Andras is referred to as a "Leading Individual" in this field. Their work is supported by Nguyen Hoa Tünde, Eszter Vezse and Nándor Beck.
"Exceptional team providing international professional standards and outstanding sector know-how combined with flexibility and personal touch."
"In addition to massive transaction and structuring experience, János Tamás Varga and András Lovretity both have a constructive, commercial approach and are innovative problem solvers."
Our firm among the leaders for 13 years!
Chambers Europe 2023
Chambers’ guide on European law firms ranked our office among the best in Technology (TMT) and Employment for the 13th time, and in M&A for the 11th year in a row. Speaking of numbers, it is also worth noting that our managing partner, János Tamás Varga has been recommended by Chambers Europe as one of the best lawyers in Hungary for 16 years.
Our M&A activity was also highly, with János Tamás Varga named as "master of communication" by the guide. András Lovretity is a worthy partner to him, who also received recommendation by name on the pages of Chambers Europe.
We contributed again to a successful investment
May 2022
VJT & Partners provided legal support to energy business software solutions provider Navitasoft and its owner in connection with Blue Planet Climate Protection Fund’s 3-round capital investment in a total amount of HUF 1.2 billion. According to the company and the investor, the investment will help them increasing the company’s financial flexibility and achieving new strategic goals while further boosting the transformation to a sustainable green future.
VJT & Partners’ team led by János Tamás Varga and András Lovretity, with two decades of transaction experience behind them, helped this company listed among the 50 most successful Hungarian businesses in 2021 and its owner to execute the investment. Congratulations!
‘Dedicated Work Only’
Legal500 EMEA 2022
Every year, in the Legal 500 publication that ranks law firms, more and more excellent opinions are formed about our firm, and more and more of our colleagues are receiving recognition. As one of our clients describes our team, ‘No frills, but efficient, client-oriented, dedicated work’. This dedicated work is also reflected in our clients’ opinions, making VJT & Partners one of the best in Employment, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Data protection and Technology, Telecom and Media (TMT), as well as getting excellent results in Competition and Dispute resolution.
Chambers Europe – VJT & Partners received top rankings
Chambers Europe 2022
Chambers’ publication, ranking European law firms, has praised our firm once again, highlighting our work in corporate M&A, Employment, and Technology & Media & Telecoms (TMT). Our firm’s clients gave excellent feedback about our lawyers’ experience, their approach to business, and the way they view cases as a whole embedded in the respective business and legal environments.
We know everything
Legal500 EMEA 2021
In our M&A practice, we catch our star. The publication pointed out that, in whatever segment the transaction takes place, we have an expert in every field. If it is competition law, we have Andrea Belényi. If it is IP, it is Tamás Virág. If it is corporate law, step forward Zoltán Csernus. András Lovretity, the head of our M&A team, brings the team together perfectly.
‘In addition to the qualities of the individuals working in the practice, they have the right person for all M&A deal segments. Also, it is very good working with them in the human sense. They generally understand business and they do translate legal into business. I do not come across legal advisory service at such high level elsewhere.’
VJT & Partners lived up to its expectations in the M&A, Employment and Technology practice areas
Chambers Europe 2021
This year’s Chambers Europe publication has again ranked law firms. In order to set the ranking for the law market in Europe, the staff at Chambers Europe asked our colleagues about professional issues and quizzed our clients about our work. Thank you for your appreciation!
Interviewees highlight the "finesse and local understanding" of the firm's lawyers. "They generally provide a very high-quality service," one client observes, also noting that "they understand our operations, the market and our business goals"
New breakthrough in Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global legal rankings
Chambers Global 2021
Chambers Global is visited by those who are looking for a high-quality law firm in a foreign country or simply curious about who are the best lawyers in a specific country. The publication ranks law firms annually based on client reviews and interviews. Once again, we came out of this year's competition with excellent results: our office is among the leading law firms in Hungary in the field of corporate acquisitions and capital investment transactions, both in terms of expertise and clientele.