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.