Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is regularly instructed by key regulatory bodies connected to the telecoms and IT industry. The team has a fine record in advising on media law, system integration, software licence agreements, e-commerce, media law, fintech, and related disputes. With experience representing clients in front of the Ministry of Informatics and the Czech Telecommunications Office, the group is also active in developing deal structures for innovative tech products such as NFT platforms and generative AI. Slovak and Czech-qualified Dušan Hlavatý spearheads the department and frequently assists private and public companies on tech and outsourcing projects, in addition to matters concerning cybersecurity, gaming, and digital media.

Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář’s department acts across the healthcare, automotive, aviation, and financial services sectors, and is well-placed to undertake both local and cross-border work. The firm handles an impressive range of tech projects, with experience in cybersecurity work, big data matters, AI development, and mandates relating to cloud services, digital rights, and software development. Elsewhere, the team demonstrates expertise in the regulatory aspects of tech projects. The group is co-led by Vojtěch Chloupek, who offers strengths in the nexus between IP and TMT, and new arrival Ján Kuklinca, who focuses on digitalisation transformation projects and cloud computing work. Andrea Zátková is a key practitioner within the group and covers data protection work.

Dentons’ TMT practice advises on an impressive array of contentious and non-contentious matters within the field, including tech product rollouts, transactions, outsourcings, and IT-related licensing and service agreements. The firm is also recognised for its strengths in regulatory and compliance work and IP-related matters. Recently, the team has witnessed considerable growth in its client base, and has advised global corporations such as Nike, Netflix, and HBO, in addition to local start-ups and investors. Expert Zdeněk Kučera spearheads the department and specialises in structuring complex projects, tech disputes, and the acquisition of IT companies. Kučera is ably supported by Štěpánka Havlíková, who focuses on electronic contracting issues and AI matters, Jiří Maršál, and Kateřina Kučerová.

Well regarded for its depth of expertise in the field, HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law’s telecoms, media, and IT group handles an extensive range of work including blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, media and advertising law, smart tech, and software implementation and licensing. In addition to assisting clients with cybersecurity and data protection mandates, the firm also has demonstrable strengths in TMT elements of M&A transactions, and regularly acts for local and international investors and venture capital funds. Elsewhere, the team handles privacy and GDPR work for clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The practice is collectively led by Robert Nešpůrek, Ivan Rámeš, Štěpán Štarha, Petr Kadlec, and Dalibor Kovář, who share a wealth of know-how in digital transformation projects, regulatory concerns, piracy, and computer programme licensing between them. Counsel Jan Diblik remains a key contact within the department.

At the forefront of numerous innovative projects, Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár’s TMT group is frequently instructed by top clients including Vogue, Microsoft, and Skype. The team handles data protection and telecoms work, in addition to assisting tech-based companies with AI and cybersecurity concerns. The firm offers an integrated approach through combining TMT strengths with know-how in the regulatory, transactional, litigation, and policy aspects of the field. Additionally, the group counts GDPR mandates, commercial contracts, and licensing deals amongst its primary scope of work. Jana Pattynová, Tomas Schollaert, and Lenka Suchánková form the leadership trio and are skilled in transactional work, tech-related venture capital deals, and privacy matters, respectively. Managing associate Dominik Vítek is a prominent member of the department and advises on privacy and cybersecurity issues.

ROWAN LEGAL’s TMT practice advises on the full gamut of matters, ranging from IT disputes, cybersecurity concerns, and work related to 5G networks and telecoms competition, in addition to negotiating IT contracts for licensing deals and cloud-based systems. The team has a record of handling major national digital transformation projects, in addition to displaying strength in managing high-level procurement matters. Elsewhere, the group assists clients with IT-related disputes and data protection issues. The offering is collectively led by IT law specialist Josef Donát, who handles licensing audits and infrastructure projects, GDPR expert Michal Nulícek, and Jan Tomíšek, who focuses on 5G security regulations. Pavel Hejl is a key contact within the firm and covers gaming law.

A&O Shearman’s TMT department is routinely engaged by a wide range of clients, including government bodies, regulators, financial institutions, and major corporations. The firm primarily handles software and services procurement, data protection measures, tech projects, cloud computing, and AI concerns. Elsewhere, the group undertakes work in connection with TMT-related disputes and regulatory issues. Prokop Verner heads the offering and focuses on the regulated sectors such as energy and telecoms. Jakub Čech is a key contact within the firm and assists clients with the M&A elements of TMT work.

At BBH, advokátní kancelár, s.r.o., the TMT department offers guidance on a variety of matters such as cybersecurity concerns, the development of digital distribution platforms, personal data protection, and e-commerce. Drawing strengths from its transactional, litigation, and regulatory capabilities, the team is also well-equipped to advise on TMT-related M&A deals. The firm counts health sector companies, fintech corporations, TV broadcasters, and financial institutions amongst its client base. Petr Přecechtěl heads the practice, also specialising in competition and M&A law. Zdeněk Husták is a notable member of the offering and covers financial markets and services, as is Tomáš Sedláček, who handles financial regulation and structured finance.

CERHA HEMPEL Kališ & Partners’ extensive offering includes marketing contracts, software licensing, trademark disputes, media law, and trademark and patent registration both locally and across Europe. Regularly engaged by clients from the e-commerce and energy industries, the firm has demonstrated expertise in regulatory work relating to new technologies, and in video games, e-sports, and social networks. The practice is headed by Martin Kartner, who focuses on data protection, IP issues, and IT law.

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang‘s tech and media department counts global corporations, regional brands, and local start-ups amongst its key roster of clients. The firm leverages its international network of offices to undertake a wide range of cross-border work. The team handles IP infringement and antitrust cases, in addition to work relating to big data, cloud systems, and e-health. Elsewhere, the group demonstrates expertise in advising on the TMT elements of M&A transactions. The practice is led by Tomáš Matějovský, who handles telecoms regulation, digital transformation projects, whilst frequently representing clients before the Czech Telecommunication Office. Senior associate Jan Ježek is a key contact within the group and focuses on cybersecurity and media matters.

Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s rapidly growing TMT practice covers both the transactional and day-to-day elements of the field, and has a fine track record in handling regulatory concerns within the electronic communications space. The group is active both locally and across the CEE region, and routinely advises on the set-up of software transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity issues, and digital transformation projects. The team utilises a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with the firm's tax and corporate branches. Martin Bohuslav regularly assists tech companies, manufacturers and foreign developers, and leads the team alongside Hana Gawlasová, who focuses on regulatory work. At the associate level, Petra Věžníková covers the competition law elements of the telecoms space, and David Sýkora handles commercial contracts and projects.

Feichtinger Žídek Fyrbach advokáti s.r.o.’s TMT offering is often instructed by Czech and foreign multinational corporations, in addition to regional start-ups. The broad ranging practice is under the guidance of the experienced Petr Žídek. Iva Horáčková advises clients on the nexus between IT and corporate law, and frequently handles the tech aspects of large M&A deals.

Kinstellar’s TMT offering is broad, and includes data protection concerns, copyright law issues, cybersecurity, regulatory matters, and domain disputes. Elsewhere, the firm handles administrative proceedings before inspection authorities, and also assists clients with tech litigation. The firm is well-placed to undertake both local and international work, and counts global corporations such as Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. amongst its roster of clients. Petr Bratský leads the practice and focuses on the preparation and negotiation of tech agreements, in addition to tech-related M&A transactions. At the associate level, Petra Ledvinková and Jakub Šťastný are members to note.

PRK Partners handles the full spectrum of work, including transactional mandates, regulatory concerns, and matters which involve corporate and tax elements. The firm regularly undertakes cross-border cases and advises on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection issues. Recent work highlights include cooperating with the European Union on various projects in crisis distribution, artificial intelligence, and online dispute resolution. The practice is jointly led by Michal Matějka, who specialises in domain dispute resolution, and Radan Kubr, who assists TV broadcasting companies on various mandates.

Schoenherr Czech Republic’s technology and digitalisation group has a track-record in assisting clients with data protection projects, software licensing agreements, acquisitions of tech companies, and various regulatory and transactional mandates. Recently, the firm has been active in the biotech sector, in addition to advising on tech concerns within the gaming and entertainment industries. The practice counts Fortune 500 companies, blue-chip companies, and investors amongst its key roster of clients and continues to act for major corporations in the payment services sector. The team is co-led by Vladimir Čížek, who advises on local and regional tech-related M&A deals, and Stanislav Bednář, who covers cloud computing contracts and outsourcing.

At White & Case, s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the TMT practice counts groups from the media, tech, and financial industries amongst its client roster. The team is well-placed to handle a broad range of issues, such as data protection and regulatory concerns, distribution agreements, cybersecurity law, and associated disputes. Since publication, Jan Andruško, Jan Stejskal and Jan Jakoubek left the firm.

At act legal, the TMT department routinely assists clients with internet media projects, personal data protection concerns, the regulation of e-commerce, and associated IP matters. Notably, the firm continues to advise the Capital City of Prague on an array of matters, such as the acquisition of software, hardware, and IP licences. The practice is jointly led by Tomáš Rydvan, who handles the preparation of private and public tender documents, and Matyáš Kužela, who focuses on data protection and privacy issues.

At bpv Braun Partners s.r.o., the TMT practice advises a diverse range of clients, including telecoms companies and Czech IT start-ups. The firm routinely handles data protection and privacy law work, fraud prevention, outsourcing arrangements, and licensing software and hardware matters. Notably, the group has a strong TMT-related litigation practice. Pavel Vincík heads the department and primarily focuses on the M&A and corporate elements of the field. Also key are managing partner Arthur Braun, and counsel Lucie Kalašová.

Glatzová & Co., s.r.o., has strength in regulatory disputes, software and licensing agreements, domain name disputes, and in the negotiating of licensing agreements for the use of graphic and audiovisual works. Elsewhere, the group assists clients with the setting up of trademarks. The TMT group is led by Jindřich Jelínek, who has extensive experience in cybersecurity work, licensing matters, and IP matters.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík’s TMT offering is broad ranging and assists clients from a broad range of sectors, including IT, satellite telecoms, finance, media, energy, and automotive. The firm handles software development work, cybersecurity and regulation matters, compliance concerns, and IT outsourcing. Additionally, the team has demonstrable experience in the set-up of e-commerce platforms, data protection matters, and transactional advice. The group is co-led by Drahomír Tomašuk and Sylvie Sobolová, who share a wealth of experience between them, particularly in IP, competition, and IT cases. Associate Jaroslav Zahradníček focuses on e-commerce and consumer protection law.

PETERKA & PARTNERS’ TMT practice operates across both the local Czech market and the wider CEE region. With experience in the domestic media law sphere, the firm focuses on the negotiation of media rights agreements and on TMT-related litigation. The offering is co-led by Hynek Peroutka, who handles IP litigation and represents clients from the pharmaceutical and construction industries, and Zdeněk Beránek, who covers sports, media, and gaming matters.

SEDLAKOVA LEGAL s.r.o.’s growing TMT department covers an extensive range of matters, including GDPR concerns, tech litigation, cybersecurity, IP, and competition-related issues. Recently, the firm has expanded its expertise to include healthcare law, particularly as regards health-tech companies and e-health cases. The firm frequently undertakes multijurisdictional work and counts start-ups, venture capital funds, and telecoms authorities amongst its key roster of clients. The practice is jointly led by Jana Sedláková, who focuses on software contracts and investments in tech-based companies, and Pavel Cech, who specialises in software implementation and service contracts.

Led by Karel Muzikář, the TMT offering at Skils s.r.o. advokátní kancelář is well-equipped to advise on both the regulatory and transactional aspects of the field, often in relation to mobile networks. The group has a strong TMT-related competition focus whilst also handling public regulation concerns. Elsewhere, the team routinely advises on the purchase of supplies, software, and other tech, in addition to licensing and pricing matters. Martin Kramar and Jiri Kindl are key practitioners within the department.

Weinhold Legal’s TMT team handles a variety of matters including brand protection cases, GDPR issues, licensing concerns, acquisitions, and trademark disputes. The department benefits from its IP expertise, and covers both contentious and transactional work. Martin Lukáš oversees the practice and covers IP and IT work, in addition to the tech aspects of M&A deals.