Vladislav Eltovskiy

Counsel, Patent Attorney

- - vladislav.eltovskiy@birchlegal.ru

About

Vladislav advises Russian and international clients on Intellectual Property, IT and Personal Data protection issues. He has assisted clients with Tech M&A deals, IP assets due diligence as well as provided representation in the course of IP disputes.

Vladislav has extensive experience in providing legal advice in areas of digital law such as artificial intelligence, landing law, big data, digital assets, and in supporting projects for the launch of innovative products and solutions.

As a certified Data Protection Officer, Vladislav's experience includes the implementation of projects related to the processing and protection of personal data, as well as data audits and the implementation of compliance measures.

Vladislav is a patent attorney in the spheres of trademarks and software.

Experience

  • conducting due diligence for a major Russian IT company as well as preparing transaction documents for an IP asset deal; advising on personal data issues; advising on regulatory requirements
  • structuring a software related project for an international platform for travelling, including providing assistance with a tech M&A deal and software registration
  • performing a personal data audit for the international manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as implementing compliance measures under local privacy laws and the GDPR
  • assisting a Russian major bank in relation to a digital assets offering and agreements securing interest on digital assets
  • assisting an IT holding for IP issues in the course of M&A transactions, including exit deals; advising on IP issues; assisting with the launch of a vehicle lease platform
  • advising a US multinational technology company on the Russian regulatory framework for cloud services; advising on the IT-companies’ landing law; assisting with complaints from the prosecutor’s office 

Vladislav’s experience includes his projects before joining BIRCH LEGAL.

Education

2016National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), Master’s Degree in Law / LL.M
2014National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Languages

  • English
  • Russian

Career

2024–pres.Counsel, BIRCH LEGAL
2022–2024Counsel, SEAMLESS Legal
2014–2022Senior Associate / Associate, CMS

Media

Increased liability for personal data violations
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2 December 2024
Personal Data 2024: review of new legislative initiatives and current practices

Since mid-2023, laws on personal data have been regularly amended to ensure the security of personal data.

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13 November 2024
New regulation for digital assets

On 8 August 2024, two laws regulating the procedure of issuing and circulating digital currency (“cryptocurrency”) were simultaneously adopted. The BIRCH LEGAL team prepared an overview of the provisions of these laws.

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8 August 2024

Testimonials

Vladislav has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Digital Economy/Fintech by the Kommersant Legal Rating 2024

Vladislav was personally mentioned as a leading lawyer in Personal Data Protection and Digital Economy in the Pravo300 Legal Rating 2024

Vladislav has been selected by Best Lawyers in Russia 2021 for his work in Information Technology

Vladislav has been mentioned as a leading lawyer in Intellectual Property and Digital Assets by RG.ru 2023