Jalsovszky is the first on the Hungarian market to openly launch a “second opinion” service specifically for legal disputes. Their goal is to support clients — whether individuals, companies, or fellow attorneys — with an external, independent professional perspective in strategic decision-making situations. A second opinion can be requested before litigation begins, during the proceedings, or even after a case has concluded to assess its outcomes.
Jalsovszky is aware of the sensitivity of the topic. While many people do seek second opinions, few feel comfortable speaking about it openly. That is why Jalsovszky has developed its own code of conduct for providing second opinions — one that even goes beyond the legal requirements to ensure the primacy of the clients' interests. This applies regardless of whether they are the ones providing the second opinion or whether it is sought in a case that they handle.
"We believe that asking for a second opinion is still often seen as unnecessary criticism or a sign of wavering trust in one's lawyer — and therefore considered taboo. In our view, the opposite is true: it is a conscious, responsible decision that strengthens collaboration between the client and their lawyer. Our aim is to help normalize and legitimize this practice within the legal field, just as it has long been accepted in many other professions," said Tamás Fehér, Jalsovszky’s partner and head of the dispute resolution practice.