Török, Szabó, Henter & Co. Attorneys at Law
"beyond the letter of the law"
Entering into contracts is an indispensable part of business life, and a well-drafted agreement is the cornerstone of any successful transaction. Our firm assists clients in all aspects of their commercial activities, including the drafting of a wide range of contracts — such as supply, lease, purchase and sale, licence, mandate, and contractor agreements, as well as contracts related to small- and large-scale investments. Where needed, we also participate in pre-contractual negotiations and help shape the key terms of the agreement.
Our firm has extensive experience in handling the full spectrum of corporate matters for both start-ups and multinational companies. While the incorporation of a company and the management of changes to its internal structure represent just one facet of corporate law, we also have considerable expertise in more complex corporate transactions — such as transformations, mergers and demergers, capital increases, the sale and purchase of business shares, stocks, or entire business lines.
Drawing on our in-depth knowledge and experience, we offer services that go beyond general data protection advisory. These include drafting and reviewing data processing agreements (such as data processor agreements), advising on workplace data management issues, and representing clients before the data protection authority. We also prepare privacy notices for companies and sole traders alike. This service has become particularly important for clients who maintain an online presence — especially those conducting e-commerce activities.
Our employment law services cover the drafting and review of employment contracts, as well as related instruments including mandate agreements, study agreements, and non-competition clauses. We also prepare documentation related to the termination of employment, collective agreements, and staff leasing contracts. We regularly receive requests to draft organisational and operational regulations as well as internal HR policies, and our expertise extends to these areas as well.
We represent both manufacturers and distributors in the pharmaceutical sector — companies whose operations must comply with a wide range of constantly evolving domestic and international industry regulations. Our firm monitors relevant legislative changes on an ongoing basis, enabling us to provide reliable day-to-day legal guidance. Our services include drafting licence and supply agreements for the commercialisation and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, as well as related ancillary agreements such as Technical Quality Agreements and Safety Data Exchange Agreements. We also assist clients in communicating effectively with regulatory authorities and in conducting licensing procedures smoothly and efficiently.
Our firm manages the full licensing process required for healthcare providers to commence operations, and thereafter continuously monitors the evolving regulatory requirements — including professional, staffing, and infrastructure conditions — applicable to service providers. In addition, we draft and review collaboration agreements necessary for service delivery, as well as partner and supplier contracts. Beyond legal advisory, our thorough knowledge of sector-specific regulations and our expertise in commercial law enable us to deliver outstanding services to leading healthcare companies, including in an international context.
Our firm provides comprehensive legal services in connection with the acquisition of property ownership rights and other real estate transactions, including the establishment of usufruct rights or mortgages, and the discharge of encumbrances on properties.
Technology is an integral part of modern life, and the use of various IT tools significantly contributes to the profitable operation of businesses. However, as a relatively new and rapidly evolving area of law, the applicable regulatory framework is complex and must continuously adapt to technological developments. Our firm assists clients in navigating this legal landscape and in ensuring their ongoing legal compliance. We specialise in drafting and reviewing the various documents required for the lawful operation of clients providing IT services — such as software developers and e-commerce operators — as well as for the establishment and maintenance of their online platforms.
Businesses are subject to an ever-growing number of statutory requirements, industry standards (external compliance), and internal policies (internal compliance). Our firm seeks to protect clients from associated risks by assisting them in drafting the necessary documentation — including codes of ethics and internal regulations. We also conduct regular compliance training for our clients, assess employees' understanding through testing, and keep clients informed of potential compliance risks through comprehensive audits and reports. In addition, we act as a whistleblower protection attorney — operating, on the basis of a separate mandate, as an external operator of a secure internal reporting system for the effective investigation of non-compliance identified within an organisation.
Drawing on many years of experience, we provide legal assistance with debt enforcement to clients seeking an expert partner for the recovery of outstanding receivables. Our firm prioritises dispute resolution without the involvement of third parties: we begin by sending a formal payment demand on behalf of our client. If this proves unsuccessful, we submit an application for the issuance of a (European) payment order to a notary, or initiate court proceedings directly before the competent court. Our services also cover various insolvency proceedings, including bankruptcy and liquidation. Where the relevant conditions are met, our firm will petition for a declaration of the debtor's insolvency. We further facilitate and moderate settlement negotiations between debtor and creditor, and maintain ongoing communication and coordination with the appointed liquidator.
Intellectual property is no less valuable than tangible assets — trademarks, developed processes, products, and proprietary know-how form the basis of competitive advantage and market position. With this in mind, we represent clients in a broad range of proceedings before domestic and international authorities, including trademark registration and other IP-related procedures, regardless of whether such proceedings were initiated by or against our clients. We also participate in the drafting and legal review of relevant agreements, always striving to ensure that our clients can make the fullest possible use of their intellectual property — and may licence it to third parties on fair terms — without compromising their underlying rights.
Under a franchise agreement, the franchisee becomes entitled — in exchange for appropriate fees — to utilise valuable experience and know-how, and to operate a business within the franchise system established by the franchisor. Our firm provides effective assistance in drafting and reviewing franchise agreements and related documents, such as operations manuals and supplementary agreements. We place particular emphasis on protecting the intellectual property created by the franchisor and the reputation of the franchise network, and we consistently aim to preserve the uniformity of the franchise system through clearly defined control rights vested in the franchisor.