Viktor Vasi

Partner

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Employment Law, Data Protection, Competition Law, and Dispute Resolution

Sector Focus

TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications)

Professional Experience

Viktor has been with the firm since 2002, becoming head of the firm’s IP/TMT practice in 2011. He can draw on a deep understanding of the TMT sector, having advised TMT clients on a wide range of matters, and acted for a number of telecommunication service providers, technology and software companies, as well as hardware manufacturers.

In addition to his IP/TMT work, Viktor plays a very active role in the firm’s corporate/commercial practice. He has acted as counsel on numerous M&A transactions. Furthermore, he is highly experienced in advising multinational companies on establishing their Hungarian subsidiaries and providing ongoing legal support on commercial, competition, employment and data protection related matters.

He frequently represents clients in commercial, employment and IP related legal disputes.

In 2005 Viktor was seconded to the IP/ICT practice group of a leading Dutch law firm.

Languages

Hungarian
English

Memberships

Budapest Bar Association since 2006
Hungarian Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright

Education

ELTE University, Budapest, 2002 Law Degree (cum laude)
Bibó István College of Law, 2002
University of Helsinki, Finland, Faculty of Law, 2000 (Erasmus scholarship)
University of Torun, Poland, Course on European Law, 1999

Publications & conference presentations

presentation on the new rules of the Civil Code on the management liability (client seminar, 2014)
presentations on the legal rules of Hungarian companies as guest lecturer for students of ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences (2013, 2014)
co-author of the Hungary chapter of “The international comparative legal guide to the telecommunication laws and regulations” (Global Legal Group, 2008)

Contact

Viktor Vasi
e-mail: vasiv@fdlaw.hu
tel: + 36 30 993 5998

Awards & Recommendations

Who’s Who Legal 2021: Recommended IT law specialist
Chambers & Partners (2012-2015): leading lawyer in IP
Chambers & Partners (2013-2017): leading lawyer in Employment
Chambers & Partners wrote:

“He has a great understanding of the client’s business and is always helpful.”(2017)

“he is helpful, flexible and problem solver. He maintains a rational and problem solver approach during his cases.” (2016)

“Viktor Vasi brings his reliable and professional approach to many day-to-day employment issues and mass dismissals.” (2015)

“Viktor Vasi is a lawyer with broad practice. He is recognised for his employment and IP expertise and is involved in the firm’s most significant cases.” (2014)

“Viktor Vasi has comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of trademarks, excellent client management and perfect communications skills.” (2014)

“Department head Viktor Vasi wins praise for his proficiency in IP matters, his responsiveness and strong communication skills.” (2013)

“Viktor Vasi joins the rankings on the strength of glowing comments from clients. He is ‘remarkably thorough and up to date’.” (2013)

“Interviewees pick out Viktor Vasi as a very responsive and practical professional” (2011)

Legal 500 Europe Middle East & Africa wrote:

“Practice head Viktor Vasi obtains fantastic results.”(2016)

“Hardworking and competent practice head Viktor Vasi represented the Hungarian affiliate of a European Group in software and database disputes.” (2014)

“Team head Viktor Vasi, (…) shows ‘good communication’ and ‘client-care skills’.” (2013)

“…good communicator Viktor Vasi recommended by clients.” (2009)

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