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CMS Hungary is pleased to announce the return of Gábor Király to its Finance practice. Gábor, a highly regarded finance lawyer with extensive experience in banking, finance, and capital markets, rejoins the team as an Of Counsel. His return strengthens the firm’s...

Britannica International School is pleased to announce the exceptional results of our students in the recent A Level and IGCSE examinations. Speaking on results day, Principal Neil McGarry said:'We are extremely proud of our graduating Class of 2024. 37% of the...

The City is yours alone   Impress your guests with a private breakfast at the White Raven Skybar & Lounge, high above the awakening city. Thrill your senses with the exclusive experience of a sumptuous breakfast while enjoying the breathtaking panorama in the...

Transearch Hungary Announces New Senior Partner Transearch Hungary, one of the leading executive search and leadership consulting firms in Hungary, is pleased to announce that Balázs Vághy has joined the company as a senior partner, further strengthening its...

Dear Members and friends, Join a future-oriented, exciting business breakfast and workshop event on June 5 with co-hosts Association of Helathier Workplaces. They will share important data and research results about how human potential declines in workplaces due to...

24 The Planet's 24 Hour Walk for the Planet comes to Budapest on August 30! What began as a ‘crazy’ idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam to raise funds for fighting global climate change, has evolved into a global...

2024 is and will be a pivotal year for AI regulation. This session provides a unique platform to explore the nuances, challenges, and opportunities of the current AI ecosystem, directly from a distinguished panel of AI industry leaders, regulatory experts, and...

Dear Members and Friends, We would like to invite you to the next EY Business Breakfast event we organize in cooperation with EY. Last year, the Financial Reporting Council published the results of the Corporate Governance Reporting review followed by the updated UK...

Register via sending an email expressing your desire to attend to boardingschools@metropolis.co.uk  

We would like to invite you to a free morning breakfast seminar concerning ESG, with a specific focus on social and corporate governance titled ESG Challenges with Hungarian Specialities, held in cooperation with our members VJT & Partners, sponsored by and held...

Are you a fan of reasoning? – Your place is here! Dr. László Nagy Private Law Debate Competition (Dr. Nagy László Magánjogi Érvelési Verseny) The purpose of the competition It provides law students with the opportunity to learn through one of the most challenging...

The EU Whistleblowing Directive The EU Whistleblowing Directive requires companies to put internal reporting channels in place where confidentiality of the whistleblower will be ensured. After much delay, the vast majority of Member States have now passed legislation...

Our esteemed members at TRP Hungary are the masterminds behind the Superenduro World Championship returning to Budapest with an exciting, adrenaline-filled event at MVM Dome on February 3 and thanks to the membership cooperation between BCCH & TRP Hungary, we are...

The Hungarian Rugby Union is pleased to announce their award-giving rugby gala and ball. The event will take place in the Budapest Congress Center with the help of the union's partners and the hospitality of Novotel. Taking part in the evening will be the award...

Dear Members and Friends, We are delighted to announce that the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary will be a partner in the country's leading white collar recruitment event, recruiTECH 2024, on 21 March! 🧩Join us and learn from the best in the business! This...

Szecskay Attorneys at Law Appoints New PartnerSam Baldwin to further drive the firm’s growth in EU and competition law Budapest, Hungary, 9 January 2024 - Szecskay Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce that Sam MacMahon Baldwin has been promoted to the firm’s...

If you would like to get back into the hustle and bustle in just two weeks, we can wholeheartedly recommend JVSZ's Economy Brunch on AI and Digitalisation at the Hotel Vision Budapest, which promises to be a strong continuation of JVSZ's well-known and...

The former director of the indirect taxation business will continue his work as a partner from 1 January 2024. Bence Barta joined the company as a senior manager in February 2020. With his work, he has significantly contributed to strengthening Andersen’s market...

Our Partners at Denkstatt are organising a Webinar in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on December 5 from 10:00 CET. The topic of the webinar will concern water stewardship in the Danube Basin and will be held in English. Register Here Further details of...

Dear Members and Friends, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary kindly invites you to our annual Christmas Party,to be held at the brand new Dorothea Hotel. The longest-running Chamber staple and crowd favourite Christmas Party will take place at the...

Our friends in Marriott's DNB Budapest restaurant have put together an extensive menu for the festive period which should come handy for everyone looking for a lovely festive feast, be it an Advent Brunch, a Christmas Eve Dinner or home delivery. Find the full offer...

Andersen gives the best tax advice in Hungary for the third year in a row As in the previous two years, our members Andersen Tax LLC is the best performing Hungarian tax advisor, according to the assessment of the prestigious international tax magazine International...

Film production in Hungary has also been hit hard by the strike by US screenwriters, which began on 1 May, and of Hollywood’s leading actors, which has been going on since mid-July. According to the calculations by Andersen Hungary, the downtime will reducer Hungary’s...

Radical and comprehensive modifications are planned to the EKD incentive system, which will affect multiple areas: The minimum investment volume required will be decreased. Requirements related to collateral will be eased. Obligations concerning workforce retention...

Dear Members and Friends, Our friends at JVSZ are organising the next event in their Economy Brunch series, where the attendees will be able to familiarise themselves with the most innovative forms of financing their business and opportunities for investment. Date:8...

Responsible AI: the here and now of AI 4 May 2023 | 8.30 - 11.30 CET | CMS Budapest Office CMS is delighted to invite you and your colleagues to the next in our Responsible AI series, where we will discuss the latest developments in the EU AI Act and its regulatory...

FirstMed is happy to introduce Dr. Ina-Andreea Mintas, English-speaking dermatologist, who recently joined their medical team. Dr. Mintas is a dermato-venereology specialist with interests in general dermatology, skin cancer and cosmetic procedures. She has been...

Are you a fan of reasoning? – Your place is here! Dr. László Nagy Private Law Debate Competition (Dr. Nagy László Magánjogi Érvelési Verseny) The purpose of the competition It provides law students with the opportunity to learn through one of the most challenging...

Date: 2023. 15 February, 09:00am – 11:00am Venue: The Spot Budapest VI., Király utca 26. Az olyan tranzakciókban, ahol a találmányok, a szoftver vagy know-how adja az adott céltársaság valódi értékét, számos speciális IP ismereteket igénylő kérdést kell megvizsgálni....

Sweeten your stay at the Marriott or just drop by DnB for their lovely afternoon tea sessions in Marriott's lobby every day from 12:30 to 18:00. On offer is a special edition afternoon tea with pastries, finger sandwiches, Hungarian scones, patisserie specialities and...

Our vice-chair Kinga Kalocsai was asked her thoughts regarding a multitude of topics, mainly centering on progress - personal and in business - and sustainability. Please find the entire interview below in Hungarian.   Kalocsai Kinga cégtulajdonosokkal és...

A new literary event series titled “A cup of Stories” was launched by Shell in Hungary Shell Hungary's first standalone café in Hungary was the venue for a special event in December, when Shell Hungary undertook to revive centuries-old Hungarian café traditions. Anna...

Our partners at Danubius Hotels Group have very generously offered up two all-inclusive stays at some of their premier properties, Hilton Budapest and Ensana Thermal Hévíz for two lucky winners at the BCCH Christmas Party that took place on December 15. Just to...

Dear Members and Friends, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary kindly invites you to our annual Christmas Party,to be held at the exclusive Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, one of the finest establishments in the entire country. This symbolic festive event has...

Our friends at Marriott's DNB restaurant have a list of superb offers upcoming signifying many a different occasions in the calendar of festivities from Thanksgiving through multiple Christmas offerings to New Year's.

Meet Dr. Judit Aranyos, a new member of FirstMed's growing pediatrician team in Budapest! She brings over 13 years of experience in pediatrics, caring for children from birth through adolescence. Before joining FirstMed in Hungary, Judit worked in the United States at...

2016 óta megrendezett konferenciáinkon mindig arra törekedtünk, hogy az energia-mobilitási ökoszisztéma fejlődésének áttekintése mellett egyedi fókuszt is adjunk rendezvényeinknek. Tavaly igen pozitív visszajelzéseket kaptunk „Vision 2030” címmel megtartott...

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of death from cancer among men! November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we focus on serious problems affecting men's health. The most dangerous is prostate cancer, but early detection and treatment can prevent deadly...

Reserve your spot at the renowned Queen Symphonic concert straight from the West End that makes its return to Hungary after 3 years with a BCCH Coupon code at a 20% discount!   The audience will be experiencing a unique and powerful production of the greatest...

Breast cancer is preventable and curable   Every year, more than 8,000 breast tumors are detected and more than 2,000 deaths from breast cancer are reported, according to Hungarian statistics. Regular screening is the most important tool in the fight against...

Artificial intelligence has had a significant impact on the strengthening and transformation of industries all over the world. As we go deeper into a digitally altered society, artificial intelligence continues to be a potent transformation driver for global...

If you're far from home, it can be hard to find medical care that suits your needs. It's even more difficult if you don't speak the language and are unfamiliar with the healthcare system. FirstMed’s guide gives an overview of Hungary's public and private healthcare...

Havonta kapcsol le látványos rajtaütések keretében újabb számlagyáros bűnbandákat a NAV: kommandósok veszik őrizetbe a gyanúsítottakat, ingatlanokat, luxusautókat, ékszereket és készpénzt foglalnak le többmilliárd forint értékben, amit büntetőeljárás követ,...

If you knew that 3 hours of training could save your child's life, would you take the time to learn? Get the tools necessary for an emergency that can happen with an infant or a child with FirstMed's Pediatric First Aid course. The classes take place every second...

Budapest British International School Receives Full IB Diploma Accreditation BBIS is delighted to receive official authorisation to operate the IB Diploma and is proud to join the worldwide community of International Baccalaureate World Schools. The announcement...

International law firm Bird & Bird welcomes Csongor Tompa as head of the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets practices in Budapest. Bird & Bird’s Budapest office has seen continued growth and strengthening in recent years, and with a legal team of more...

Dear Members and Friends We are delighted to invite you all to our first community tennis cup, organised jointly by Mendzserszövetség and BCCH on August 27th at Park Teniszklub. The event will feature four categories of doubles tennis competition (advanced men’s...

International law firm Bird & Bird is pleased to announce the recruitment of expert Hungarian patent attorney Miklós Tar, to strengthen its IP practice. His experience spans decades in key positions for top pharmaceutical companies, like Gedeon Richter and...

The UKCA marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods placed on the market in Great Britain. It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking. Businesses placing goods on the UK market will need to use the UKCA marking after 31 December...

Are you feeling lucky? Hungary set to liberalise the online sports betting market Hungarians fancying a flutter on their local football team winning the next game can only (legally) indulge in doing so through a state-owned monopolist. This is about to change,...

International law firm and long-time BCCH member Bird & Bird strengthens its Tax practice in Budapest with senior associate Mihály Harcos, who joined the firm on 30 May 2022. Mihály previously worked at Deloitte, where he led the tax litigation practice. Prior to...

Are men at risk? Reflections on men's health Professors and senior doctors from Dr. Rose Private Hospital have joined forces to raise awareness of the importance of men's health. Over the age of 40, we need to be consciously committed to living a long and healthy...

Menedzserszövetség's acclaimed Mentor Programmes return for 2022! Our friends at Menedzserszövetség have been running the Future Manager Mentor Programme, the largest-scale mentorship programme in Hungary for the past 3 years, with a team consisting of about 40...

New technologies have been and will be a key for the development of modern cities. Having this in mind, we have brought together leading smart city companies to present their most promising innovations and solutions that could help to achieve our ultimate goal: to...

  We are glad to announce that BCCH will be one of the co-partners of the recruiTECH 2022 conference on 24th-25th March! 35+ speakers | 2 days | 400+ HR professionals on-site and online - recruiTECH 2022, with the British Chamber as a supporting partner....

Our long-time members KPMG Hungary and HAA are holding a topical conference on 7th of March between 9:30am and 14:00pm entitled "Mixed modes of ADR processes for resolving commercial disputes: Pros and cons". The event will open with KPMG’s own expert, Bálint Tóásó,...

The HBLF invites CEOs of Hungarian companies, to join HBLF’s 2022 special Women’s Day initiative. According to the plans, 100 company’s common exhibition will be displayed, to raise awareness about the topic of female representation in leadership. Today, among the TOP...

The Hungarian Business Leaders Forum will be organizing the unique conference of Hungary, called 23.  Financial Summit: “SUPERPOWERS: IN THE SHADOW OF POWER AND MONEY”  Global and regional geopolitical and economic trends through the lens of experts HBLF is pleased to...

Findings from the CMS Emerging Europe M&A 2021 report, published last week in cooperation with EMIS, show that 2021 was a year of rebound and recovery for deal-makers in emerging Europe. Not only did the region recover from its dip in 2020, with 2021 transaction...

Our long-time members at Dr Rose Private Hospital recently published their advice to avoid and care for a very seasonal and rather common problem - injuries stemming from winter sports. It is a huge thrill to slide down a snowy mountainside or glide over ice wearing...