Top Employment Law Firms in Hungary

Employment contracts, dismissal, discrimination claims, executive compensation and workforce restructuring in Hungary.

20 verified firms · All firms offer English service · Rankings from Chambers & Legal 500

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#1
International

Baker McKenzie

Budapest English Est. 1992 Large

Chambers Europe Band 1 (Employment); Legal 500 Tier 1 (Employment)

Corporate & M&AEmploymentReal EstateBanking & FinanceEnglish
#2
International

CMS Cameron McKenna

Budapest English Est. 1989 Large

Chambers Europe Band 1 (Banking & Finance; Real Estate); Legal 500 Tier 1

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceReal EstateEmploymentEnglish
#3
International

DLA Piper

Budapest English Est. 2000 Large

Chambers Europe Band 1 (Dispute Resolution); Legal 500 Tier 1

Dispute ResolutionBanking & FinanceReal EstateTax LawEnglish
#4
Hungarian Independent

Szecskay Attorneys at Law

Budapest English Est. 1991 Mid

Chambers Europe Band 1 (Dispute Resolution); Legal 500 Tier 1

Banking & FinanceCorporate & M&ADispute ResolutionReal EstateEnglish
#5
Hungarian Independent

Oppenheim Law Firm

Budapest English Est. 1994 Mid

Chambers Europe Band 2; Legal 500 Tier 1 (multiple)

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceDispute ResolutionEmploymentEnglish
#6
International

Hogan Lovells (Partos & Noblet)

Budapest English Est. 1995 Mid

Chambers Europe Ranked; Legal 500 Ranked (Employment)

Corporate & M&AEmploymentDispute ResolutionEnglish
#7
Hungarian Independent

Rátky & Partner Attorneys

Budapest English Est. 1995 Mid

IFLR1000 Ranked; Legal 500 Recommended

Corporate & M&AEmploymentDispute ResolutionBanking & FinanceEnglish
#8
Hungarian Independent

Forgó Damjanovic & Partners

Budapest English Est. 2010 Mid

Chambers Europe Ranked; Legal 500 Ranked (Labour; Dispute Resolution)

Corporate & M&AEmploymentDispute ResolutionBanking & FinanceEnglish
#9
Hungarian Independent

KCG Partners Law Firm

Budapest English Est. 2000 Mid

Legal 500 Ranked (Corporate/M&A; Real Estate; Tax; Employment); IFLR1000

Corporate & M&AReal EstateTax LawEmploymentEnglish
#10
International

Cerha Hempel Dezso & Partners

Budapest English Est. 1999 Mid

IFLR1000 Ranked; Legal 500 Ranked

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceReal EstateEmploymentEnglish
#11
International

Schoenherr

Budapest English Est. 2008 Mid

Chambers Europe Ranked; Legal 500 Ranked

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentBanking & FinanceEnglish
#12
International

Kinstellar

Budapest English Est. 2012 Large

Chambers Europe Band 1 (Corporate/M&A); Legal 500 Tier 1

Corporate & M&AReal EstateBanking & FinanceEmploymentEnglish
#13
International Network

BLS CEE

Budapest English Est. 2015 Mid

Legal 500 Ranked; Chambers Recommended

Corporate & M&AEmploymentImmigrationData ProtectionEnglish
#14
Hungarian Independent

Kapolyi Law Firm

Budapest English Est. 2002 Mid

Chambers Europe Band 2 (Dispute Resolution); Legal 500 Ranked

Dispute ResolutionCorporate & M&AReal EstateTax LawEnglish
#15
Hungarian Independent

Nagy és Trócsányi

Budapest English Est. 1991 Mid

Chambers Europe Band 2; Legal 500 Ranked (Dispute Resolution; Corporate/M&A)

Dispute ResolutionCorporate & M&AReal EstateTax LawEnglish
#16
Hungarian Independent

Lakatos Köves & Partners

Budapest English Est. 1991 Large

Chambers Europe Band 2 (Corporate/M&A); Legal 500 Tier 1

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceDispute ResolutionReal EstateEnglish
#17
Hungarian Independent

Lawyers Hungary

Budapest English Est. 2005 Mid

Full-service expat-focused firm; English service

Dispute ResolutionCorporate & M&ABanking & FinanceFamily LawEnglish
#18
Hungarian Independent

Jalsovszky Law Firm

Budapest English Est. 2005 Mid

Legal 500 Ranked (Tax; Corporate/M&A); Chambers Ranked

Tax LawCorporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentEnglish
#19
International

A&O Shearman Kádár

Budapest English Est. 1993 Large

Chambers Europe Ranked; Legal 500 Ranked (Banking & Finance; Corporate/M&A)

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceReal EstateEmploymentEnglish
#20
International

Dentons

Budapest English Est. 2015 Large

Chambers Europe Ranked (Corporate/M&A; Real Estate; TMT); Legal 500

Corporate & M&AReal EstateBanking & FinanceDispute ResolutionEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

The top ranked employment law firms in Hungary include Baker McKenzie, CMS Cameron McKenna, DLA Piper, Szecskay Attorneys at Law, Oppenheim Law Firm. These firms are consistently ranked by Chambers Europe and the Legal 500.

Yes. Every law firm listed in AvökatFinder’s Hungary directory explicitly offers English-language legal services. Many also offer German, French and other European languages.

Legal fees vary by firm size and complexity. International firms typically charge €200–€500 per hour for senior partners. Mid-size and boutique firms range from €100–€250/hr. Many immigration and family law matters have fixed fees.

Start by checking whether the firm has specific experience in your matter type, whether they work in your language, and whether they are ranked by Chambers or Legal 500. Request an initial consultation to assess fit before committing.

Yes. All licensed Hungarian lawyers (ügyvédek) can represent clients regardless of nationality. Many firms on this list specifically serve expats and foreign nationals with dedicated English-language teams.

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