Baker McKenzie Expands Global M&A and Energy Capabilities with Partner Addition in Budapest

Global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the addition of Tamás Szkiba as a partner in its Budapest office. Tamás' arrival highlights the Firm's commitment to providing best-in-class transactional advice to clients globally.

Tamás joins from DLA Piper and brings over a decade of experience in complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. His practice has a particular focus on the energy sector, including both renewable and traditional energy transactions. Tamás also has significant expertise in the financial services and defense sectors, where he has advised on major corporate reorganizations and other strategic initiatives. At his previous firm, he also played a key role in developing the transactional insurance practice, building strong relationships with insurers and brokers throughout the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

Commenting on Tamás' appointment, Ákos Fehérváry, Managing Partner and Head of M&A of Baker McKenzie Budapest, said: "Tamás' arrival marks a significant step in the continued growth of our transactional offering in Hungary and the broader CEE region. His deep sector knowledge, particularly in energy, financial services and defense, combined with his strong track record advising clients on complex M&A and distressed transactions, will be a tremendous asset to our clients."

David Allen, EMEA Chair of the Firm's Transactional Practice, commented: "Tamás brings a rare combination of regional insight and sector depth that enhances our ability to support our clients on their most complex and strategic transactions. His arrival reflects our continued focus on strengthening our market-leading M&A platform that delivers both local expertise and cross-border excellence."

Tamás added: "I am excited to join Baker McKenzie, a Firm known for its excellent client service, global reach and collaborative culture. I look forward to contributing to the Firm's dynamic transactional practice and supporting clients on their most strategic and transformative deals."

Tamás' appointment underscores Baker McKenzie's commitment to investing in top-tier talent and expanding its capabilities in key growth sectors. His arrival follows a series of strategic lateral hires across the Firm's global transactional practice, including Helen Johnson (London), Jenny Liu (New York), Mark Thompson (London), Nick Benson (London), Todd Beauchamp and Charles Weinstein (Washington, DC), Kevin Heverin (London), Jan Schubert (Frankfurt), Alexander Stathopolous (Singapore), Michal Berkner (London), Miju Damodar (New York) and James Wyatt (London).

With more than 2,500 deal practitioners in more than 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse with the broadest global M&A footprint of any law firm. The Firm excels in complex, cross-border transactions, leveraging local strength to achieve global excellence. Its global multidisciplinary energy team helps energy producers, investors and users forge their energy transition journey in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, enabling them to transform, powerfully.