Under the principle of freedom of contract, parties have broad discretion to determine the content and form of their agreements. Civil law mandates legal representation in specific cases (e.g., real estate transactions or corporate procedures); however, to mitigate future legal disputes, we strongly recommend the involvement of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney in the drafting of legal instruments. This ensures that the intended legal effects align with the parties’ objectives.
With extensive expertise, we provide our clients with the following legal services in the field of civil law:
General Civil Law Consultancy
- Interpretation of contracts (e.g., examination of invalidity, unenforceability, breach of contract, defective performance, etc.)
Drafting and Reviewing Contracts
- Contracts for the transfer of ownership
- Service agreements
- Use and distribution agreements
- Examination of liability for damages and enforcement of compensation claims
Real Estate Transactions and Procedures
- Contracts for the transfer of real estate ownership (sale and purchase, exchange, donation, etc.)
- Clarification of the legal status of real estate; examination of encumbrances and annotations
- Plot formation procedures
- Legal representation in proceedings related to the release of encumbrances on real estate
- Drafting and reviewing contracts concerning real estate use (lease, usufruct, etc.)
- Legal representation before land registry offices and other authorities
As highlighted in our tax law services, our attorneys have years of experience in various audit divisions of the tax authority. Additionally, one of our team members has previously worked in both judicial and tax enforcement roles. With this practical and theoretical expertise, we provide high-level legal representation for you or your business in the following matters:
Corporate Law Services
- General consultancy, corporate due diligence (including tax advisory lawyers and forensic accountants for comprehensive “due diligence” audits covering all contracts, corporate practices, and taxation)
- Representation in bankruptcy, liquidation, and voluntary dissolution proceedings
- Initiation of liquidation and voluntary dissolution
- Initiation of payment order and enforcement proceedings
- Representation in enforcement procedures
Company Formation, Modification, and Transformation
- Drafting of corporate constitutive documents for various company forms
- Company formation
- Drafting of foundation documents for foreign-headquartered businesses establishing a branch office in Hungary
- Drafting of foundation documents for direct commercial representation of foreign entities
- Contracts establishing civil law partnerships
- Founding agreements for condominiums
- Organizational and operational regulations for condominiums