Dentons has been awarded the “Hungarian Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year” award for 2017. Established seven years ago by PILnet, the global network for public interest law, and the Hungarian Bar Association, the award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of pro bono and social solidarity.

Dentons was recognized for its support for the Hintalovon Foundation, in its mission to promote the rights of children in Hungary, and reinforcing communication between parents and children. Dentons lawyers work together with the foundation to offer immediate personal assistance and information to those who seek legal assistance.

The award was presented at the 20^th PILnet Global Pro Bono Awards Dinner, during the 2017 PILnet Global Forum in Budapest. Atanas Politov, Europe Director of Pro Bono, and Annamária Csenterics, Partner and Head of Pro Bono for Hungary, accepted the award on behalf of the Firm.

Atanas Politov said, “We are deeply honored to accept this accolade on behalf of Dentons, and would like to pay tribute to our colleagues for their unstinting work to create a better, more robust society with stronger institutions. Pro bono work is central to our commitment to Hungary, and to consolidating the place of our profession in civil society.”

István Réczicza, Hungary Managing Partner at Dentons, added, “Dentons Budapest is establishing itself with Atanas' help as a center of expertise for pro bono practice in Europe. The award also underlines our contribution to Hungarian society and to the broader community across the region.”

Dentons’ Budapest office provides pro bono legal advice and financial support to numerous other Hungarian and international associations and foundations, including: Bátor Tábor Foundation, UNICEF Hungary, United Way Hungary Foundation, Hungarian Wind Energy Association, Professional Women’s Association and Heim Pál Children’s Hospital Development Foundation.

Dentons recently received the IFLR National Law Firm of the Year Award for Hungary - for the second year running - at the IFLR European Awards, shortly after the firm was named ‘Europe Law Firm of the Year’ at the Chambers Europe Awards and International Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards.

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