Leading Hungarian law firm VJT & Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Gábor Hacsi to partner in its office in Budapest, Hungary, with effect from 23rd February 2011.

Gábor joined the predecessor firm to VJT & Partners in 2006 following his graduation. He specialises in competition and insurance law and has extensive expertise in these areas. He also has a wide-range of experience in general commercial issues and corporate law. Gábor advises major insurance companies in regulatory as well as civil law matters.

VJT & Partners Managing Partner János Tamás Varga commented: “I am delighted to have Gábor in the partnership. We have worked together closely over the last five years and he has already contributed considerably to our success in M&A, competition and financial regulatory services. Besides his commitment to constant professional development he is also known for his calm and kind character which makes him a team member who is highly valued by clients and colleagues. I am sure that in his new role he will be a driving force for our future success.”

Gábor said: “I am delighted to be made a partner at VJT & Partners. Despite having worked at the firm for a couple of years, this new role represents a new challenge for me. But I am definitely up for the challenge, and looking forward to contributing to the future successes of our partnership.”

Gábor graduated from the Faculty of Law of Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest in 2006. He also received a post-graduate degree in Competition Law from the Faculty of Law of Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest in 2010. He was a member of the Bibó István College of Law, Budapest between 2003 and 2009.