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A Budapest boutique law firm for companies, investors and expats. Corporate, real estate, technology and immigration, with partners who have practised in Hungary and China.

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Tiborcz & Zebegnyei Law Firm (TZL) is a Budapest-based, full-service, international boutique practice with extensive expertise in various legal sectors with branch offices in Szolnok and Gyöngyös.

Why TZL

Our commitment to excellence and professionalism ensures that we deliver high-quality legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele, including foreign and Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), expats, multinational corporations, and individuals involved in real estate transactions and other legal hurdles, corporate law, and immigration matters.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional legal solutions tailored to your unique needs, backed by a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence.

250+residence permit applications processedLegal Services for Expats
30+startups given full-scale legal assistanceStartups & Incubation
EUR200Mutility-vehicle sale to Africa facilitatedInternational Commerce
3offices: Budapest, Szolnok, GyöngyösAbout the firm

International Network

Our partnerships with prominent law firms in China, the United States, and Malta, such as Inventus Law and Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, enhance our ability to provide comprehensive legal support on an international scale. This network allows us to offer seamless legal services across borders, ensuring that our clients receive consistent and reliable legal advice.

Trust and Engagement

At TZL, we understand the importance of trust and transparency in the client-lawyer relationship. Our adherence to the International Code of Ethics and the International Principles on Conduct for the Legal Profession ensures that we maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Additionally, our professional liability insurance provides our clients with peace of mind, knowing that their interests are protected.

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Unmatched Experience
Our partners have served in top law firms in Hungary and China, bringing a global perspective to local legal challenges.
We leverage our international network and collaborations with firms in the USA, China, and Europe to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
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Commitment to Excellence
At TZL, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, resourcefulness, and unwavering dedication to pursuing excellence.
Our team stays updated with the latest legal developments, ensuring that our advice is current and effective.
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Client-Centered Approach
We understand that every client is unique.
Our personalized approach ensures that we address your specific needs, providing practical and strategic legal advice. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

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Golden Visa Program – EUR 250,000 Guest Investor Residency

The Hungarian Guest Investor Program offers non-EU nationals a fast-track to permanent residency in Hungary through a secure investment. By investing EUR 250,000 in a qualifying real estate fund or making a donation of EUR 1 million towards educational, scientific research, or artistic creation activities, investors and their families can obtain a 10-year residence permit. The program is designed to be straightforward with no requirement to live in Hungary, making it an attractive option for international investors seeking residency in Europe.

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E-ING Services – Navigating Hungary’s New Electronic Land Registry System

Embrace the Future of Real Estate Transactions with TZL

Starting January 15, 2025, Hungary will revolutionize its land registry procedures with the introduction of the E-ING system – a fully electronic and unified platform for all land registry operations. At Tiborcz & Zebegnyei Law Firm (TZL), we are fully equipped and prepared to guide our clients through this significant transition, ensuring seamless and compliant real estate transactions in the new digital landscape.

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We focus on building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients. Our personalized approach and commitment to excellence ensure that we not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations.

Practice Areas

At TZL, we offer a wide range of legal services, including:

Corporate Law

Services

Incorporation
Employment
Share transfers
Liquidation
Due diligence

Track Record

Set up companies in multiple jurisdictions, including the USA, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland, The Netherlands, and Slovakia.
Formed a Hungarian-Singaporean joint venture in Hungary.
Managed mergers and acquisitions for a German-Swiss-Hungarian technology company group.
Assisted in daily and strategic matters for one of Hungary’s most popular online shopping websites.
Entrusted by a leading IT and computer gaming company and think tank in the region.

Practice Areas

At TZL, we offer a wide range of legal services, including:

Corporate Law

Services

Incorporation
Employment
Share transfers
Liquidation
Due diligence

Track Record

Set up companies in multiple jurisdictions, including the USA, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland, The Netherlands, and Slovakia.
Formed a Hungarian-Singaporean joint venture in Hungary.
Managed mergers and acquisitions for a German-Swiss-Hungarian technology company group.
Assisted in daily and strategic matters for one of Hungary’s most popular online shopping websites.
Entrusted by a leading IT and computer gaming company and think tank in the region.

International Commerce

Services

Commercial agreements
OEM contracts
Escrow services
Partner audits
Dispute resolution
INCOTERMS

Track Record

Facilitated the sale of utility vehicles worth EUR 200 million to Africa by a Hungarian manufacturer.
Provided legal assistance for international trade of pharmaceutical products and drafted supply agreements.
Offered full-scale legal advisory to an international firearm and military product distributor.
Assisted car manufacturer subcontractors in pre-contract negotiations and compliance issues.
Provided legal services to a USA-based grain producer and trader multinational company operating in the region.

Innovation & Technology

Services

Industrial property
License agreements
GDPR compliance
Distribution
Exploitation

Track Record

Provided legal and compliance advisory for a UK-based crypto-asset service provider.
Offered legal support for research and development of UAV devices for agricultural, search and rescue, and commercial purposes.
Managed legal matters related to the distribution and operation of integrated counter-UAV systems at strategic sites.
Assisted investment rounds and daily management of one of Hungary’s top 10 digital startups.
Provided legal advisory services to a multinational waste management company.

Startups & Incubation

Services

Seed funding
Investment rounds
Legal environment setup
Networking
Exit strategy
ESOPs

Track Record

Managed seed, second, and third rounds of startup investment totaling EUR 1.5 million for a social media monitoring startup.
Provided full-scale legal assistance to over 30 startups in industries including healthcare, consumer technology, automotive, and social media.
Conducted audits of Chinese suppliers and developed OEM agreements for a smart medical device designer.
Offered consultancy services for startups from Central and Eastern Europe.

Legal Services for Expats

Services

Real estate sale and purchase
Relocation services
Residency permits
Rentals
Foreign CEO support

Track Record

Successfully processed over 250 residence permit applications for various professional and private purposes.
Recovered EUR 150,000 for a Greek steel manufacturer.
Assisted in obtaining Traditional Chinese Medicine practice licenses in Hungary for foreign physicians.
Provided wealth management legal assistance for foreign individuals concerning their assets in Hungary.
Managed legal work related to international schemes for personal income repatriation.

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Creative & Arts

Services

Copyright issues
Sale of artwork
Advertisements
Agency works
Artmajeur representation

Track Record

Provided full-scale agency services for a leading animation artist.
Offered consulting services for a renowned Hungarian sculptor.
Drafted license and agency agreements for popular Hungarian music bands.
Assisted foreign-based movie production companies.
Provided legal advisory for French-Hungarian and UK-Hungarian in-store marketing and POS display production companies.
Offered full-scale legal services for leading 360-degree creative and media agencies.

Real Estate & Construction

Services

Subcontracting
Project development
Recovery
Penalties
Arbitration

Track Record

Provided legal assistance and on-the-spot problem-solving for legal issues related to the construction of major projects in Moscow, Qatar, Denmark, Turkmenistan, and Norway.
Resolved international disputes valued at EUR 1 million related to design and build contracts.
Assisted in the acquisition and development of real estate properties for a complex medical tourism project in Western Hungary.
Offered full-scale legal counseling to a German-Hungarian real estate investment and development joint venture.

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China Practice

Services

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) setup
Joint ventures
Repatriation of funds
Business intelligence
Intellectual property
Apostille services

Track Record

Assisted companies from multiple jurisdictions as foreign legal advisors in Beijing and Shanghai.
Conducted complete joint venture negotiations and contracting for high-value machinery production in China.
Drafted manufacturing and sales contracts for electric vehicles with a Chinese supplier.
Managed trademark litigation for a listed Swiss multinational industrial manufacturing company.
Represented numerous SMEs and individuals of Chinese background in Hungary, providing comprehensive market entry legal assistance.

Logistics

Services

Insurance
Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR)
Litigation
Risk and liability assessment
Freight forwarding

Track Record

Managed CMR and transportation law litigation as legal representatives for foreign entities from the UK, the Netherlands, South Korea, and France.
Provided legal advisory to local freight companies and carriers on company law, labor law, workout, and liquidation matters.
Offered legal advisory related to vehicle leasing agreements.
Supported claim management for carrier companies, handling insolvency procedures, lawsuits, and enforcement procedures.

Our Team

Attila Tiborcz

partner, attorney-at-law

Attila specializes in international and online commerce, startups, corporate law, real estate, consumer protection, labor law, intellectual property, and creative industry-related issues for an international clientele.

With solid experience in strategic planning and executing business operations for SMEs in Hungary, he offers both legal and business perspectives, along with in-depth knowledge of the Central-Eastern European business environment.

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Ádám Zebegnyei

partner, attorney-at-law

Adam is an international business lawyer with over 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial matters, predominantly through working with foreign clients in Hungary.

He has represented SMEs and individuals in various cases, from real estate projects to international trade and employment matters. Having worked in Shanghai at one of Asia’s largest law firms, he frequently collaborates with clients of Chinese background.

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