Ákos Mátés-Lányi - Taylor Wessing

Budapest Hungary

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Chambers Global 2026

"Ákos provides strategic, commercially sound advice that aligns perfectly with our business obejctives, enabling us to navigate challenges proactively and capitalise on opportunities efficiently." (Corporate/M&A) "Ákos Mátés-Lányi is consistently precise and straightforward in his advice." (Corporate/M&A)

In his more than 15 years of being a lawyer in well-known international law firms, Ákos has gained substantial experience with any kind of corporate law issues. He will guide national and international clients confidently and reliably through the most complex corporate transactions including M&A, private equity transactions, disposals, joint ventures, corporate finance, restructurings and equity capital market transactions.

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Since 2025 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2018 – 2024 Head of Corporate and M&A, Noerr LLP Budapest, Hungary

2015 – 2018 Counsel, Kinstellar Budapest, Hungary

Career

Since 2025 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2018 – 2024 Head of Corporate and M&A, Noerr LLP Budapest, Hungary

2015 – 2018 Counsel, Kinstellar Budapest, Hungary

Education

2020 – 2021 Master of Laws – LLM, International Business Law, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary

2013 – 2017 Economy Studies, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

2010 Admitted to the Bar, Budapest Bar Association, Hungary

Publications

Cybersecurity Challenges in M&A Transactions: Safeguarding Digital Assets Budapest Business Journal (December 12, 2023)

The Concept of Golden Shares and its Historical Roots in Hungarian Law CEE Legal Matters (February 8, 2023)

Legal aspects of ESG performance and gender diversity in management of firms Budapest Business Journal (February 8, 2023)

Joint Ventures in Hungary: Overview Thomson Reuters (September 14, 2022)

Hungary: New Legislation on State Supervision of Entities of Strategic Importance CEE Legal Matters (July 26, 2022)

Impact of ESG aspects on M&A activities Budapest Business Journal (January 1, 2022)

Hungary: Signing and Representation Rights CEE Legal Matters (Apr 27, 2021)

Keeping Business Ventures Alive: The Role of Directors and Risks of Recovery Plans Budapest Business Journal (June 22, 2020)

Risk benefits to using transactional insurance in M&A transactions Budapest Business Journal (June 20, 2019)

Significant Interest and Activity in the Hungarian Start-Up Ecosystem CEE Legal Matters (February 23, 2018)

Initial public offerings (contributor) Global Legal Insights (November 30, 2017)

Memberships & Associations

Visiting lecturer at Corporate Law, Eötvös Loránd University

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Chambers Global 2026

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Corporate/M&A & capital markets

Clearer rules on cryptocurrency trading

19 February 2026

by Ákos Mátés-Lányi, LL.M., MRICS

Fintech

Hungarian crypto market introduces strict new rules

12 November 2025

by Ákos Mátés-Lányi, LL.M., MRICS

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Banking & finance

Crypto ban: What should Hungarian users be aware of?

1 August 2025

by Ákos Mátés-Lányi, LL.M., MRICS

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