Dr. Marc-Tell Madl

Partner

Rechtsanwalt, Ügyvéd, LL.M. L.L.M. MBA

LYNX Partner, a German and Hungarian attorney with more than 25 years of experience in corporate transactions, M&A, tax-driven restructuring, and regulatory matters across all industries in Central and Eastern Europe.

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marc-tell.madl@lynx.legal+36 1 413 3400

EXPERIENCED

Through years of experience working at law, tax, and audit firms—including 10 years as a partner at a Big 4 firm in CEE/CIS—a deep understanding of investors’ business needs when dealing with complex issues in a challenging environment. „The more challenging the questions, the better.”

SPECIALIZED

Complex international corporate law issues with a particular focus on “new products and industries” such as digitalization and AI, especially with regard to regulatory issues. Defense industry. Niche: Succession planning and international inheritance law.

LEADING

Leader of LYNX’s Defence Practice, where he combines international transaction experience with knowledge of the regulatory landscape to ensure that our clients achieve all their business objectives in a legally safe and stable manner realizing all synergies.

INTERNATIONAL

A true CEE enthusiast bridging law, business, and culture, helping clients navigate complex regional landscapes with clarity and confidence. A true internationalist. Educated and employed in Germany, the UK, the U.S., and Hungary, but at home in Central and Eastern Europe, with a deep understanding of the region’s culture and typical challenges.

About

Marc-Tell is a highly qualified Hungarian and German attorney with a wealth of experience in the region. After beginning his career at a Magic Circle firm in Frankfurt and gaining experience in Boston, U.S., he moved to Hungary in 2000 and established the Budapest office for a large multidisciplinary legal practice. Starting in 2004, he served as a tax&legal partner at PwC in CEE/CIS for 10 years, leading the legal departments in Budapest, Kyiv, Ukraine, and Bratislava, Slovakia, among other locations, while also holding regional management roles (CEE-wide Middle Market/PCS Leader).

Throughout his diverse range of roles and responsibilities, Marc-Tell has successfully supported hundreds of clients of all sizes and from across all sectors in overcoming the challenges and navigating the ups and downs of our region. His deep understanding of the culture in Central and Eastern Europe and his excellent network, particularly in Hungary, have played a crucial role in this.

Practice Areas

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German Desk

Expand into CEE markets with German lawyers combining home-market perspective with hands-on local expertise.

Banking and Finance

Structure complex financing transactions with specialized support balancing lender and borrower interests for smarter, faster ...

Compliance

Transform regulatory complexity into strategic advantage with compliance solutions that protect your business and drive operational ...

Corporate and M&A

Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transformations with senior advisors – from deal structuring to governance, ...

Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE.

Environment

Address environmental obligations from permitting to enforcement with legal advice combining strategic planning and litigation-ready support.

IP, Technology and Data

Turn IP, technology, and data challenges into competitive advantage with specialist legal strategies built for ...

Real Estate and Construction

Advance real estate and construction projects across CEE with commercial instinct and local knowledge from ...

Sourcing, Commercial and Trade

Strengthen procurement and trade operations with legal frameworks developed by a trusted partner to Europe’s ...

Explore Marc-Tell's professional background

Education

Universität Giessen, Department of Law, (Dr. jur)
Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (LL.M. Data security and data protection)
SOAS London (MBA Banking)
University of London (LL.M. Banking and Finance Law)
University of Warwick

Professional Memberships

Budapest Bar Association.
German Bar Association.
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Committee for Succession Planning (GAUE—Grémium az Utódlásért Egyesület).
Member of the Advisory Board of the German Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Board Member and former President of the German Hungarian Lawyers’ Association.

Recent Engagements

Advising on various transactions, in particular for companies in the automotive industry (share and asset deals).
Advising on and arranging a financing facility of over €150 million for a German SME.
Managing and launching regulated financial products (UCITS) and alternative investments and advising on open-ended and closed-ended funds.
High-profile property transactions for international fund management companies.
Advised numerous German companies on market entry, corporate structuring and ongoing business operations in Hungary.
Acted as long-term trusted adviser, combining legal counsel with strategic and management support for international clients in the automotive industry.
Data Protection Officer for selected clients in the automotive industry.
Support with international estates and inheritance matters for more than 25 families (particularly from Germany and Switzerland), in some cases involving litigation extending over years.

Languages

English
German
Hungarian

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