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 PKE ČR s.r.o., a leading European supplier of integrated security, communications, building and transport technology, on its tender for the renewal of an integrated security solution for the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant.
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.