October 2025 – Kinstellar Budapest is pleased to announce that Ákos Nagy has been appointed as Partner and Head of the local Competition, Dispute Resolution, Risk & Investigations, and ESG Service Lines, and Zsuzsa Andrékó and Máté Nagy have both been promoted to Of Counsels.
Ákos has been with the Firm since its launch in 2008 and has been a key pillar in the development of the Budapest Office. He brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate, M&A, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters, with a strong focus on the automotive, battery and defence sectors. He has supported numerous strategic investors on their greenfield investments in Hungary and across the CEE region, including leading players in the electric vehicle as well as other technology driven industries.
Zsuzsa, who joined the Firm in 2008, has extensive experience in banking and finance, especially in real estate transactions. She regularly advises domestic and international lenders and borrowers on syndicated and secured lending, project and acquisition finance, restructuring, insolvency, and real estate deals.
Máté, who joined the Firm in 2008, is a highly regarded advisor to lenders and borrowers on a wide range of debt structures, sovereign and secured borrowings, as well as domestic and international restructuring matters. He is recognised for his expertise in guiding clients through complex financial distress situations.
Ákos has been an integral part of our Budapest team since the beginning, consistently demonstrating outstanding legal skills and unwavering commitment to our clients. I am confident that under his leadership these services lines will continue to grow and our firm's reputation in the local market will further strengthen. I would like to thank Ákos for stepping into this role and wish him every success.
Congratulations to Zsuzsa and Máté on their well-deserved promotions Both have played key roles in leading complex transactions and delivering excellent results for our clients. I look forward to seeing their continued success in their new roles.
Balázs Sepsey, Office Managing Partner of Kinstellar Budapest
I am very pleased to see both Zsuzsa and Máté promoted to Of Counsels. Having worked together for more than 16 years, I know firsthand how much they have contributed to the success of our practice. Their promotions are very well deserved, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration as they take on their new roles.
Levente Hegedűs, Partner and Head of the local Banking, Finance & Capital Markets