We provide effective legal representation in civil, labor, and administrative litigation, areas in which our staff and cooperating attorneys have extensive experience in both substantive and procedural law. Our firm provides effective legal representation in civil/labor/administrative litigation, in which our staff and cooperating attorneys have extensive experience in both substantive and procedural law.  

The essence of representation is that the representative acts on behalf of the represented party in the proceedings. The legal representative acts on behalf of the parties in court proceedings by power of attorney, prepares submissions, maintains contact with the opposing party and its representative, appears at hearings, and makes statements there.

In lawsuits brought before the court, legal representation is mandatory for both parties in the first and second instances. Consequently, the court cannot take into account the statements and procedural actions of anyone who wishes to proceed without legal representation. Exceptions to mandatory legal representation may be provided for in both our code of civil procedure and other laws.

Legal representation is not mandatory for either party in district court and labor court proceedings, but the parties have the option of appointing legal representatives in these cases as well. In such cases, however, it is worth considering hiring a lawyer in order to enforce your claims more effectively. Legal representation is justified by the legislative intent that effective litigation that best serves the interests of the parties can be achieved primarily if the parties are assisted and represented by a person with legal expertise. In our opinion, the use of legal representation by the parties during the proceedings also results in a reasonable conclusion to the proceedings.

The Administrative Procedure Code, which came into force on January 1, 2018, brought significant changes to the rules of administrative litigation and significantly expanded the scope of administrative litigation. As a general rule, the statement of claim initiating the proceedings must be submitted to the administrative authority of first instance, but there are cases where the statement of claim must be submitted directly to the court. The new legislation has also made significant changes in the area of jurisdiction, so that in certain cases, not only the administrative and labor courts, but also the Budapest Metropolitan Court of Justice will hear cases at first instance.

Since in administrative matters the statement of claim must be submitted within a strict deadline stipulated by law, they require increased attention, and as a result, litigants acting without legal representation may encounter difficulties in many cases. Therefore, it is advisable to use legal representation in administrative proceedings.

Debt collection

Our office has extensive experience in legal debt collection. We provide outstanding professional legal assistance in payment order, enforcement, liquidation, and compulsory cancellation proceedings, as well as in litigation related to the above. We provide services related to claims management to our clients, including private individuals, business associations, and civil organizations.
During the claims management process, our law firm works closely with the client to develop a procedural strategy, carefully considering all influencing factors.

Of particular importance in the debt management process is the payment order procedure before a notary public, which is a simplified civil non-contentious procedure for the enforcement of monetary claims falling within the jurisdiction of the notary public. The notary public's procedure has the same effect as court proceedings. If the claim does not exceed three million forints, only a payment order procedure can be initiated, and we cannot go to court, except in cases where the creditor wishes to reach an agreement with the debtor. Claims exceeding thirty million forints must be brought before the court, but this procedure falls within the jurisdiction of the Regional Court. It is important to note that, according to the Civil Procedure Act, legal representation is mandatory in litigation, unless otherwise provided by law.

The payment order procedure may turn into a lawsuit, or, if the decision made by the notary public becomes final, enforcement may be initiated. In our experience, financial discipline, payment morale, and willingness to pay have improved significantly among domestic economic operators in recent years, but the risk of debt arising is constantly present in the life of any company where the parties have agreed on a deferred financial arrangement.

Based on our experience, in most cases, the party acting through legal representation is more successful in enforcing its claims against debtors thanks to effective debt management procedures.
However, we do not recommend initiating proceedings in all cases, as the economic interests of our clients are our primary concern. For this reason, we make recommendations on what proceedings to initiate after reviewing the details of the case and investigating the debtor's financial situation. If the debt is likely to be uncollectible, the goal may be to remove the amount of the claim from the business in a way that does not result in additional tax liabilities.

However, we have extensive experience in compensation and liability lawsuits, where we take decisive action against the former managing director or actual controller of the debtor company in order to ensure that our clients are compensated for the underlying liability, or compensation for damages caused by breach of contract.

Compensation

We provide comprehensive services to our clients, whether in litigation or non-litigation proceedings, effective enforcement of consumer claims, or contractual or non-contractual damages. 
The essence of compensation is to place the injured party in a position as if the damage had not occurred.

There are certain types of compensation proceedings in which the enforcement of the client's claim is subject to a statutory time limit. Therefore, in all cases where we wish to enforce a legitimate claim, immediate action must be taken against the party causing the damage.

Damage can occur in many cases, especially in cases of breach of contract, such as defective performance, warranty of quality, product warranty, and guarantee. We provide assistance to private individuals and corporate clients in compensation proceedings related to breach of contract.
In our practice, we have significant practical experience in proceedings related to compensation for personal injury and vehicle damage caused in road traffic, procedures related to workplace and other accidents, cases related to passenger transport, freight transport, and compensation for damage to real estate (condominiums, buildings).
In addition to financial compensation, non-financial compensation (damages for pain and suffering) is also of significant importance. Thus, anyone whose personal rights have been violated may claim damages for the non-financial harm suffered. You can also turn to us with confidence in cases of personal rights violations.

It may happen that the actions of a state administrative body or judicial authority cause damage to a business in such a way that their measures render its operation impossible. In such cases, it is worth considering the possibility of claiming damages. In order to successfully enforce a claim, it must be proven that the authority caused the damage through the exercise of public power or through negligence, and that the damage could not have been averted by ordinary legal remedies or administrative proceedings.