CMS Budapest appoints three new partners

International law firm CMS Budapest is delighted to announce the promotion of three new partners.

Eszter Török, an English-law qualified finance and corporate lawyer, will join the Finance and Corporate/M&A groups, while Ágnes Sólyom, IP and film financing specialist, and Katalin Horváth, technology law expert, will join the Commercial, IP and TMT teams as partners.

Erika Papp, managing partner and Head of Finance CEE/CIS, said, We are delighted to welcome Eszter, Ágnes and Katalin to their new roles as partners. They have each demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in their respective fields and have made significant contributions to the firm's success. As CMS continues to grow, these appointments underline our commitment to strengthening our capabilities in key practice areas.”  

Dóra Petrányi, CEE managing director and Global Co-Head of the Technology, Media and Communications Group, added: “Our Commercial and TMT teams are one of the largest dedicated practices in Hungary, with a very unique set of skills, specialisations and talents. Ágnes' and Katalin's promotions reflect not only our firm's commitment to developing talent and personal growth, but also recognition of their individual achievements as leaders of their practices.”

Anikó Kircsi, partner and Head of the Corporate/M&A Group, said, “Eszter's English-law qualification and her expertise in finance will give the Corporate/M&A group a very competitive edge and enhance our expertise in complex, cross-border transactions.”

Katalin, Ágnes and Eszter take up their new roles on 1 May 2024.

Katalin, Ágnes and Eszter’s promotions are part of CMS's annual partner promotions of 54 new partners, based in 24 cities in 17 countries around the world, reflecting the firm's international strength and depth. Women account for 41% of all global promotions.

About CMS: 

Founded in 1999, CMS is an integrated, multi-jurisdictional organisation of law firms that offers full-service legal and tax advice. With 80 offices in 45 countries across the world and more than 5,000 lawyers, CMS has long-standing expertise both in advising in its local jurisdictions and across borders. From major multinationals and mid-caps to enterprising start-ups, CMS provides the technical rigour, strategic excellence and long-term partnership to keep each client ahead in its chosen markets.  

The CMS member firms provide a wide range of expertise across 19 practice areas and sectors, including Corporate / M&A, Energy & Climate Change, Funds, Life Sciences & Healthcare, TMC, Tax, Banking & Finance, Commercial, Antitrust, Competition & Trade, Dispute Resolution, Employment & Pensions, Intellectual Property and Real Estate.  

For more information, please visit cms.law