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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

We advise clients across the full lifecycle of real estate investments and projects — from acquisition and development to financing, leasing, and exit. Our clients include institutional investors, private equity funds, high-net-worth individuals, real estate developers, construction firms, property managers, landlords, and tenants. We handle both domestic and cross-border matters, with a clear understanding of commercial objectives, zoning and regulatory constraints, and financing frameworks.

Asset and SPV-Based Property Transactions


We support buyers and sellers with end-to-end legal assistance in real estate transactions — whether direct asset deals or share-based transfers of project companies (SPVs).

Our transaction services include:

  • Title verification and historical ownership review

  • Legal due diligence covering corporate, contractual,      zoning, environmental, tax, and land use issues

  • Negotiation and drafting of sale and purchase      agreements, escrow agreements, and pre-contractual documents

  • Structuring and transferring SPVs for indirect      acquisitions, including group reorganization and intra-group transfers

  • Support with land registry filings, notarial      certifications, and compliance with cadastral and municipal requirements

  • Coordinating with tax and financial advisors to optimize      holding structures and manage transactional liabilities

We prioritize transactional clarity, enforceability, and minimizing post-closing risk. Our goal is to deliver deals that are legally sound and operationally clean.



Commercial and Residential Development


We advise on all legal aspects of real estate development — from site acquisition through permitting, contracting, construction, and handover. Our team supports both greenfield and brownfield projects, including residential, office, hotel, logistics, retail, and mixed-use developments.

Our services cover:

  • Drafting and negotiating general contractor agreements,      subcontractor contracts, and FIDIC-based EPC frameworks

  • Legal advice on zoning plans, environmental regulations,      and planning permissions

  • Coordinating construction licensing, utilities      connections, and municipal clearances

  • Managing project risks: delay penalties, variations,      change orders, and warranty disputes

  • Preparing and negotiating collateral agreements,      performance bonds, and bank guarantees

  • Advising on occupational safety, liability exposure, and      contractor compliance

We work closely with architects, engineers, and technical consultants to ensure the legal framework supports on-the-ground execution and mitigates risk throughout the project cycle.



Commercial Leasing and Property Management


We represent both landlords and tenants across commercial lease negotiations and tenancy disputes in all asset classes — from office and retail to logistics and industrial space.

Our legal services include:

  • Drafting and negotiating lease agreements (gross,      triple-net, turnover-based, and custom structures)

  • Handling lease amendments, extensions, early      terminations, and tenant improvement obligations

  • Structuring rent deposit mechanisms, guarantees, and      fit-out cost-sharing arrangements

  • Advising on tenant default, late payment, surrender      agreements, and termination notices

  • Representing clients in litigation and enforcement of      lease rights, including eviction and damage claims

  • Drafting facility management agreements and service      charge allocation frameworks

We bring a commercial lens to leasing arrangements — ensuring that contracts reflect the operational needs of both parties and reduce the risk of future disputes.



Real Estate Finance and Collateralization


We support lenders, borrowers, and investors with the structuring and documentation of real estate finance and refinancing deals — from individual property loans to portfolio-level financing.

Our expertise includes:

  • Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, term sheets,      and mezzanine finance documents

  • Preparing and registering collateral documents:      mortgages, pledges over receivables, rent assignments, and guarantees

  • Structuring intercreditor agreements and subordination      arrangements

  • Advising on covenant structures, LTV ratios, event of      default clauses, and enforcement triggers

  • Conducting finance-related due diligence on assets and      project companies

  • Issuing legal opinions on security enforceability and      legal capacity

We assist with complex financing packages involving multiple jurisdictions or asset classes and understand the legal expectations of institutional lenders, investment banks, and private credit funds.

This website is maintained by LÓRÁNT-MARÓTHY LAW FIRM (Bar Registration Number: 5536, Tax Number: 19418522-2-42,

Registered Office: 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 52.), a law firm registered with the Budapest Bar Association,

in accordance with the applicable laws and internal regulations governing attorneys.

Information regarding client rights and the relevant regulatory framework can be found on the website of

the Hungarian Bar Association (https://www.mük.hu/) and the Budapest Bar Association (http://www.bpugyvedikamara.hu/).

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