Leading Hungarian law firm VJT & Partners is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.vjt-partners.com.

The site is easy to navigate has been designed with the reader very much in mind, and offers information about the firm’s practice areas and lawyers, as well as commercial law information and news.

The website reflects the shared values of the firm which are at the very core of VJT & Partners' creativity and ’fresh thinking’ culture.

"For many clients and fellow lawyers, our website represents our ’shop front’ and is often the first chance we have to make a good impression," says firm founder and Managing Partner János Tamás Varga. "Our website is designed to provide information and easy access to our lawyers; as well as helping us to reach prospective clients seeking legal assistance. The website is easily navigable and accessible, reflecting the values of the firm.”

Leading Hungarian law firm VJT & Partners is pleased to announce it has been selected to join the International Law Referral (ILR) as the network’s exclusive M&A member for Hungary.

A proprietary international referral network, the group is designed to assist forward thinking firms by providing new opportunities and a reliable referral service. The focus is on quality, trust and common ideals which creates a hub to encourage recommendations, introductions, networking events and other opportunities to leading figures in the advisory (legal and accounting), business and luxury sectors.

Leading Hungarian law firm VJT & Partners is pleased to announce it has been highly ranked across its core practices in leading international independent legal directory, Chambers Europe, 2011.

Ranked within the Hungarian section, the firm is listed in the second tier for employment and the third tier for life sciences, private equity and TMT. Clients commented for employment that: "The team is well educated, understands foreign and cross-border business and is able to compete with the larger firms." Additionally Managing Partner János Tamás Varga is ranked in the top tier for his expertise as a leading lawyer in Hungary for employment, in the second tier for private equity and the third tier of leading individuals for TMT.

Clients noted, of János Tamás Varga with respect to employment, that "his knowledge and the detail he provided to us on incredibly complex issues were excellent; his level of competence is extremely high;" and in relation to private equity that: “he is innovative on business issues, brings valuable ideas and contributes well in negotiations." With respect to TMT, he was acknowledged as contributing "specialist knowledge and awareness of the industry."

János Tamás Varga commented, “The international legal directories provide a useful snapshot of how firms are faring. The feedback and rankings that we have had this year from Chambers illustrate that VJT & Partners is going very much in the right direction in terms not only of where we are ranked, but also in terms of how our clients perceive us.”

Leading Hungarian law firm VJT & Partners is pleased to announce it has been highly ranked across its core practices in leading international independent legal directory Legal 500 EMEA, 2011.

Ranked within the Hungarian section, the firm is listed in the first tier for employment, the second tier for mergers and acquisitions and TMT, the third tier for dispute resolution and in the fourth tier for real estate.

The team at VJT & Partners is acknowledged as ‘fast and professional’ by clients with respect to its M&A practice, and the TMT team is noted as ‘very competent’. Additionally, Managing Partner János Tamás Varga is noted for his ‘good business acumen and proven industry knowledge’ in relation to TMT.

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.”