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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Professional, fast, great communication, superb customer care.'

  • ‘Great service by Lukáš Holub and Ján Kuklinca who are caring, fast, flexible, consultative, and professional.’

  • 'Super easy to work with.'

  • ‘I consider Bird & Bird as a unique and forward-thinking legal practice, distinguished by its IT expertise and commitment to innovation. Their team's exceptional strengths span various legal fields, and they are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into their services, enhancing efficiency. Their collaborative culture ensures well-rounded legal advice.’

  • ‘Vojtěch Chloupek has a unique knowledge of the technologies and IP law, providing detailed and tailor made advice.’

  • ‘Exceptional communication, compared to other companies I had the opportunity to work with, the communication with Bird & Bird is always swift and to the point. The thing I like most is that even though there are many specialists on particular matters, you can always contact anyone from Bird & Bird and talk to them as a single point of contact, and they will distribute the task among the firm without your additional effort.’

  • ‘Working with Vojtěch Chloupek is simply working with the best in the business. There is absolute certainty on our side that all the technical and legal knowledge of Vojtech is second to none. But that is something you expect from a top-tier law firm. Besides that, there is an exceptional understanding of our business, and Vojtech is always able to explain even the most complex issues in a way that everyone can understand.’

  • ‘Overall, the team is remarkable. Vojtěch Chloupek is the lead, his reputation on the market is undoubtedly well deserved. They do have a very strong team of younger lawyers as well, which is always good to see.'

Key clients

  • Ataccama Software, s.r.o.
  • SatoshiLabs Group a.s.
  • European Commission

Work highlights

  • Launched the European Blockchain Sandbox with OXYGY and the European Commission.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vojtěch Chloupek, Ján Kuklinca

Other key lawyers

Andrea Zátková, Lukáš Holub