TMT
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.
Testimonials
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‘Allen & Overy is the market leader in the Czech Republic. It has professionals who guarantee highly professional and flexible cooperation with a focus on protecting the rights and interests of the client.'
‘Jakub Čech is, in our opinion, the leading opponent of copyright infringement on the internet in the Czech Republic. He is well versed in the current decision-making practice of the courts and the opinions of the defence public.'
Key clients
- W.A.G payment solutions plc
- Phrase (formerly Memsource)
Work highlights
- Advised Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in the Czech Republic with identifying passive infrastructure and spinning it off to a separate legal entity.
- Advised W.A.G. payment solutions plc (Eurowag) on its strategic partnership with the JITpay™ Group.