High education / Experience

Educational Institutions, Degrees, Memberships

Solicitor, The Law Society of England and Wales

Attorney-at-Law, Budapest Bar Association, Hungary

Member of ICA (International Compliance Association)

Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Cryptocurrencies

ICA International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering

STEP Diploma in International Trust Management

January, 2007 – January, 2007

The College of Law, London, UK – Law Degree

January, 2006 – January, 2006

Budapest Bar Association, Hungary – Hungarian Bar Exams

July, 2016 – October, 2001

University of Szeged, Faculty of Law, Hungary – Juris Doctor

Foreign Languages

English, Russian, Hungarian

Professional Activity

Specialization

• A seasoned legal professional with a dual qualification (England & Wales and Hungary) and deep understanding of both common law and civil law systems. This unique background enables effective navigation of cross-border legal frameworks and seamless collaboration with international clients and counterparties. Over two decades of practice have honed expertise in advising multinational corporations, private clients, and institutional investors on complex legal and regulatory matters;
• Extensive experience in advising on all aspects of corporate law, including company formation, corporate governance, shareholder relations, and restructuring. Proficient in establishing and administering international corporate entities and trust structures tailored to meet strategic, commercial, and estate planning objectives. Skilled in ensuring compliance with the evolving regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions;
• Expertise in designing and implementing international corporate structures that optimise tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with domestic and international tax laws. Strong focus on cross-border planning, treaty utilisation, and substance requirements.;
• Specialised in the establishment, administration, and restructuring of trusts for both private and corporate clients. Experienced in advising on trust law, fiduciary duties, and the use of trusts in asset protection, succession planning, and investment management. Skilled in working with trustees, settlors, and beneficiaries across multiple jurisdictions;
• Comprehensive experience in advising clients on regulatory requirements across various sectors. Regular engagement with supervisory and regulatory authorities worldwide. Proven ability to design and implement compliance frameworks aligned with international best practices and local laws;
• In-depth expertise in developing and overseeing AML/CFT/CPF compliance programs for financial institutions, corporate service providers, and multinational organisations. Skilled in risk assessment, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and reporting obligations. Strong familiarity with FATF recommendations, EU directives, and jurisdiction-specific regulations, ensuring robust and compliant operational practices;

Projects completed

• Provided comprehensive legal and strategic advice on the design, incorporation, and restructuring of multinational corporate groups. Ensured optimal legal, tax, and operational efficiency through the use of holding structures incorporating entities of various jurisdictions (including but not limited to UK, Netherlands, Cyprus, HK, BVI, Seychelles, USA). Coordinated with local counsel and corporate service providers to implement compliant and effective corporate frameworks.
• Advised on multi-jurisdictional transactions governed by English law, including share purchase agreements, loan facilities, and joint venture arrangements. Oversaw compliance with international regulatory requirements, liaising with financial and legal advisers to align transactional structures with the applicable laws and supervisory expectations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Conducted in-depth corporate governance reviews to assess compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. Participated in complex due diligence exercises for mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions, identifying key legal risks and advising on risk mitigation strategies to support executive decision-making.
• Provided specialist advice on the creation, restructuring, and administration of trusts and asset protection arrangements under English and offshore trust law. Developed bespoke solutions for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients to support succession planning, confidentiality, and wealth preservation objectives.
• Served for several years as the Compliance Officer for a licensed international FOREX brokerage, overseeing all aspects of regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions obligations. Successfully managed multiple regulatory inspections and audits conducted by supervisory authorities across several jurisdictions. Also provided compliance oversight and strategic support for corporate and trust service providers, ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory frameworks and best practices.