Dániel Orosz has joined Kapolyi Law Firm as Head of the firm’s Corporate and M&A Practice  Group. He brings significant domestic and international experience in M&A, corporate, commercial and compliance matters. His arrival also further strengthens the firm’s capabilities in legal advisory work related to the energy sector.

Dániel joins Kapolyi Law Firm with more than 15 years of experience gained both in private practice and in-house. Throughout his career, he has advised clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and commercial arrangements, as well as compliance and energy industry related matters.

Before joining Kapolyi Law Firm, Dániel worked in the M&A and Corporate Group of Baker McKenzie, where he held a local partner position in his final financial year. His experience spans a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services, telecommunications, automotive, retail and energy.

His energy sector experience is a particularly valuable addition to the firm. Dániel has worked on energy-related transactions as well as on the corporate side in conventional and renewable energy projects (including transaction related to power plants and advising clients in regulatory matters).

“The feedback I have heard about Kapolyi Law Firm over the years has been very positive, not only from a professional perspective, but also in terms of the people and the culture of the firm. It was important for me to join a team where, alongside a high level of professional excellence, trust, collaboration and a genuine understanding of clients’ business needs also play a central role. I am delighted to take over the leadership of the M&A and Corporate Law Group, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen this area, particularly in transactional, corporate and energy sector-related matters,” said Dániel Orosz, Head of the M&A and Corporate Law Group at Kapolyi Law Firm.

According to József Kapolyi, Dániel’s arrival represents an important professional and personal addition to the firm.

“I have followed Dániel’s professional career for a long time, and have always valued the expertise, calm professionalism and business-minded approach that characterize his work. I am particularly pleased that he has chosen Kapolyi Law Firm, as a decision like this is always built on mutual trust. I am confident that his arrival will not only further strengthen our corporate law capabilities but will also add a great deal to our team on a personal level,” said József Kapolyi, Managing Partner of Kapolyi Law Firm.

Dániel Orosz obtained his law degree from the Faculty of Law of Eötvös Loránd University, passed the Hungarian bar exam in 2010, and also completed specialized studies in EU law in Hungary and abroad. He is fluent in English and German.

As of 1 January 2026, Kapolyi Law Firm has appointed dr. Dávid Adamov as the Head of its Competition Law team and as the professional lead of the firm’s compliance services. David brings more than 18 years of experience in competition law, compliance, commercial law and intellectual property law, supporting both domestic and international corporate clients.

He previously held senior roles at leading international law firms, including Baker McKenzie and Schönherr Attorneys at Law, where he managed multi-jurisdictional competition and compliance matters and contributed to legal due diligence in M&A transactions.

David also brings significant in-house experience: as an Assigned Compliance Officer at MOL Group, he was responsible for commercial, antitrust, consumer protection and data protection–related compliance matters across six countries. He led risk management and audit-type compliance projects and delivered training to more than 500 employees annually.

Later, he continued his career as an independent attorney, providing business-focused competition and compliance advisory services. His work included designing complex compliance frameworks, operating whistleblowing channels, and representing both large corporations and SMEs before the Hungarian Competition Authority.

His sector experience spans a wide range of industries, including energy, construction, telecommunications, FMCG, automotive, e-commerce and innovative healthcare services.

David is also an active lecturer and author: he has delivered lectures on competition law, ESG compliance systems, corporate governance and integrity at several Hungarian universities, and developed and taught the “Compliance in Practice” course at the Law Faculty of Károli Gáspár University. His publications have appeared, among others, in Legal 500 and CEE Legal Matters, focusing on regulatory compliance and corporate sustainability due diligence.

“I am convinced that the arrival of David Adamov will elevate our competition and compliance services to a new level. He brings not only exceptional professional expertise and international experience, but also the business-focused, practical and risk-sensitive mindset our clients truly need today. I am confident that with David on board we will further strengthen our position in the market and deliver even greater value to our clients,” said dr. József Kapolyi, Managing Partner of Kapolyi Law Firm, commenting on the appointment of David Adamov.

The Top Legal Executives 2025 edition of the Budapest Business Journal includes an interview with dr. József Kapolyi, founding partner of our firm. Dr. Kapolyi, who has played a defining role in the field of business law for decades, shared his professional views at the request of the BBJ on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence, the potential implications of the AI Act, and the current trends and opportunities shaping the legal profession.

The conversation also explores how our firm combines openness to innovation with sector-specific expertise, and how we support the professional development of the next generation of legal professionals.

Kapolyi Law Firm is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2025 rankings, which highlight the top law firms and legal professionals across Europe. The firm has been ranked in Banking & Finance and Real Estate, underscoring its consistent excellence and deep expertise in these fields.

Chambers Europe has also individually ranked some of our key professionals:

• Viktor Krezinger in Capital Markets
• Sándor Habóczky in Real Estate
• Balázs Kántor in Tax

“This achievement is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise, but most importantly, to the trust and support of our clients. Their confidence in us drives our commitment to delivering outstanding legal services year after year,” said József Kapolyi, Founding Partner of Kapolyi Law Firm.

For the full Chambers Europe 2025 rankings and more details, visit the Chambers official website.