INDUSTRY
Information and Communication Technologies
PRK is the law firm of choice for the ICT sector in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We provide our ICT clients with first-rate legal support across a wide spectrum of topics and projects. We are able to create a fit-for-purpose legal strategy for all ICT players ranging from innovative start-ups to global corporations.
In particular, we advise our ICT clients on the following areas of growing importance:
- Data privacy and protection (GDPR, e-privacy, PSD2, online identifiers) and other regulatory and compliance matters
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial intelligence, robotics, industry 4.0
- Autonomous driving, connected cars, e-mobility
- Shared economy and innovative monetization concepts
- Fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain
- Start-up creation, strategy, management and financing
- Big Data and e-government
- E-commerce, online advertising
- IP protection and enforcement
- Online gaming, streaming services, audio and video on demand
- IT contracts
- Outsourcing
- Complex ICT infrastructure projects
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring in ICT
- Disputes in ICT sectors, arbitration, mediation
References
We advised SCS Software on a wide range of contractual and commercial issues, including distribution agreements and IT system procurement.
We provided a payment institution with comprehensive advice on the cross-border provision of services, including analysing potential risks, performing a gap analysis of non-overlapping regulatory issues and advising on specific issues relating to Czech insolvency law.
Czech and Slovak law advice in connection with a notification of concentration consisting in creation of joint venture active in production of optical fibres.