TMT

Dentons

Dentons' team 'excels in the TMT sector due to their deep expertise and a commercially focused approach'. The practice is sought after by international media, tech and e-commerce companies to assist with data protection, IT outsourcing, and software development projects. The group is equally adept at advising on new regulations concerning the TMT field. Zdeněk Kučera spearheads the department and has established strength in handling digital transformation projects, tech outsourcing, and personal data protection issues. The 'outstanding' Štěpánka Havlíková is sought after for her experience in advising on the regulatory aspects of tech transactions. Jiří Maršál acts on IT disputes, and Kateřina Kučerová focuses on e-commerce matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team is full of tech and law enthusiasts who are professionals in the field.’
‘The TMT team consists of professionals who are well-known and established in the market and academic world, with undeniable and demonstrable competence, skills, knowledge and business acumen. For many clients, Zdeněk Kučera and his team are a long-term safe bet, as they guarantee a high quality of legal service, a pro-client approach and the ability to grasp the business part of the problem in a nimble but precise manner.’
‘Zdeněk Kučera is one of the most prominent Czech experts on technology law of the younger generation. He has undeniable and long-standing experience in this area combined with business acumen and strong litigation skills.'
'Štěpánka Havlíková is an outstanding representative of the practice. She is a capable young lawyer with deep knowledge of IT and data protection law.'
‘Dentons excels in the TMT sector due to their deep expertise and a commercially focused approach. Their understanding of evolving regulations and tech-driven business models makes them a standout choice for clients seeking strategic, tailored advice in this fast-paced industry.'
‘The size of the team is unparalleled in the Czech market. This gives them ability to go deeper in their expertise than nearly any of its competitors.’
‘Zdenek Kucera is a leader in the TMT area in the Czech Republic. I would also point out Stepanka Havlikova as an emerging talent.’
‘The whole team is highly professional, efficient and brings a lot of experience and is responsive to the client's needs.'

Key clients

Ackee
European Automotive Group (EAG)
Avast (Gen)
Asseco
Atlas Consulting
Carvago
Česká spořitelna
Ceskoslovenská obchodní banka (KBC Group)
Czech Philharmonic
Czech Banking Credit Bureau (“CBCB”)
Igluu
JetBrains
Kiwi.com
Kunsthalle
Livesport
Netflix
Nike
Meta
Raiffeisenbank
Seznam.cz
Smetanova Litomyšl
STAPRO
Tata Communications
Techniserv
Vestar / Kings´Casino Group
WarnerMedia / HBO
Zalando

Work highlights

Advised the Czech Banking Credit Bureau on a comprehensive personal data protection audit, in connection with the operation of the Customer Information Bank Register.
Defending a client against lawsuits filed by a former joint venture partner in the Czech Republic in the innovative payment services solutions and software development arena.