András Nemescsói

Partner

Head of Litigation and Regulatory Team,

Co-Head of Capital Markets Team

András is a great negotiator, he knows the business needs of his clients and he provides sophisticated solutions to complex legal issues.
Chambers Europe, 2023
About

András Nemescsói has significant experience in both regulatory and administrative matters and is a high-profile lawyer focusing on dispute resolution.

He is experienced in investment (BIT based) international arbitration. His primary focus is on financial regulatory issues (stock exchange, clearing and settlement, banking and investment services) and EU subsidies.

András has also been involved in several M&A transactions and public equity investments. Among others, his clients include some of the biggest international investment funds and key domestic and international players of the Hungarian financial markets.

András is a member of the Issuers’ Committee of the Budapest Stock Exchange and he has also been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hungarian Investor Protection Fund since 2016. His work on the field of capital markets covers ECM and DCM transactions, litigation and associated regulatory work. András and his team have been involved in all major IPOs on the Hungarian market in recent years.

He has been representing Hungary and various private investors in numerous ICSID proceedings in London, Paris and Washington.

He is a recommended arbitrator in the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Permanent Court of Arbitration for financial and capital market matters.

Professional QualificationsLawyer (Ügyvéd) admitted to the Budapest Bar Association (Budapesti Ügyvédi Kamara), 2004
Languages
  • Hungarian
  • English
  • German
Education
  • Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Law, JD, Budapest, Hungary, 1995-2000, summa cum laude
  • Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Postgraduate School of Economics and International Relations (ASERI), Milan, Italy, 2001-02

Awards

  • "András is a great negotiator, he knows the business needs of his clients and he provides sophisticated solutions to complex legal issues." – Chambers Europe, 2023
  • András Nemescsói is highlighted by commentators for his "understanding of the market and the regulatory side of the market." He has experience assisting clients with capital increases. – Chambers Europe, 2022
  • “András Nemescsói is very strategic and has a holistic approach to problems. He has an absolute first-rate knowledge of EU law. He has an excellent understanding how various legal systems can affect each other” - Legal500, 2020
  • He is "an excellent capital markets lawyer," and adding: "I would turn to Nemescsói for important information" in this domain. - Chambers Europe, 2019

Publications

  • Author of the first edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Investor-State Arbitration has been published by Global Legal Group, 2018
  • Author of the Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP) by Delos Dispute Resolution, 2018
 

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, he worked for the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority.

Rankings and Awards

  • Chambers Europe, 2023 - 2024, Capital Markets, (Individual Rankings): Band 3
  • Legal 500, 2023 - 2024, Dispute Resolution, (Individual Rankings): Leading Individual
  • Legal 500, 2019 - 2024, Capital Markets, (Individual Rankings): Hall of Fame
  • Chambers Europe, 2017 - 2022, Capital Markets, (Individual Rankings): Band 2
  • Legal 500, 2016 - 2018, Capital Markets, (Individual Rankings): Leading Individual
  • IFLR1000, 2018 - 2024, Financial Services Regulatory, Banking, Financial Services, (Individual Rankings): Highly Regarded
  • Ranked by Best Lawyers (Since 2014)
 

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hungarian Investor Protection Fund since 2016
  • Member of the Advisory Committee and the Committee of Issuers of the Budapest Stock Exchange

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