Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár > Prague, Czech Republic > Firm Profile
Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár Offices
Perlová 371/5
PRAGUE 1
Czech Republic
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Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár > The Legal 500 Rankings
Czech Republic > TMT Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Jana Pattynová; Tomas Schollaert; Lenka Suchánková
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In the telecommunications industry and corresponding regulatory matters, the team boasts extensive experience compared to other companies. They have successfully grasped several new topics, such as GDPR, positioning themselves as national leaders in these areas. The team consistently takes full responsibility without resorting to excessive solutions, further strengthening trust when cooperating with government and state organisations.’
‘The team demonstrates a profound understanding of the issues at hand. Their in-depth knowledge of local and European legislation and markets greatly contributes to the broad acceptance of proposals and solutions among stakeholders. From my personal experience, I would like to highlight individuals such as Jana Pattynová and Dominik Vítek, who have been invaluable sources of wisdom.’
‘What makes them stand out in my eyes is the overall quality of the output of their work combined, with the speed of their work. They represent a unique and consolidated team of lawyers. They are able to accommodate differences in time zones.’
‘Our key contact is Lenka Suchánková. I appreciate her ability to assess risks and work independently, and her focus on the commercial aspects of the transaction.’
‘Their team demonstrates flexibility, accountability and strong professional expertise. Having Pierstone supporting me on any project, I can rely on their advice 100%, and I know the work will be delivered in a timely manner. Pierstone possesses priceless experience in the area of EU and national regulation, connecting the dots and supporting the business.’
‘Jana Pattynová has a very strong portfolio of skills. She is always updated with the latest regulations, she has a very wide spectrum of expertise and sense for strategy, leadership and empathy to understand the client’s needs, and she identifies challenges and brings the right solution to the table. She is an exceptional professional to work with.’
‘Pierstone s.r.o is the most advanced legal firm in the field of IT law I know. The level of knowledge and experience is top in the class. Also, their cooperation with customers is exceptional. Last but not least, the speed of learning in the field of IT sets the highest benchmark.’
‘I work primarily with Jana Pattynova, Lenka Suchánková, and Dominik Vítek. All four fulfil the highest professional and personal standards. They are always approachable, prepared, and always deliver commitments as promised, both in time and in quality.’
Key clients
Microsoft
Skype
Czech Telecommunications Office
Tesco Mobile
Sprint Nextel
Emplifi
Prelude Security
KKCG
Heliot Europe
JetBrains
Vogue
Punk Film
Showmax
MyQ
Shoptet
Poetizer
EP Energy Trading
Work highlights
- Advising Microsoft on the impact and deployment of AI, cybersecurity, and cloud-based services in the public sector, with a focus on government cloud and public procurement requirements.
- Advising the Czech Government (The Czech Telecommunications Office) on the regulatory and competition aspects of network sharing agreements between mobile operators, regulatory concerns, and 5G mobile spectrum auctions.
- Advising Heliot Europe on the rollout and deployment of the Sigfox network, including structuring their product offerings, and managing the customer and partner network.
Czech Republic > Intellectual property Tier 2
Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár advises on the full scope of IP work, including trademarks, domains, and trade secrets, and in particular is noted for its strength in TMT related matters. The department represents a host of local and international clients, including online marketplaces, software publishers, and film production companies in patent proceedings, and demonstrates additional aptitude in handling IP aspects of AI and cybersecurity matters. The team is collectively led by Lenka Suchánková, Tomas Schollaert, and Jana Pattynová.Practice head(s):
Lenka Suchánková; Tomas Schollaert; Jana Pattynová
Other key lawyers:
Dominik Vítek; Adéla Pinkavová
Testimonials
‘From my experience – this is the best legal service available in the Czech Republic.’
‘Jana Pattynová, Lenka Suchánková and Tomas Schollaert are always available to provide their professional legal advice.’
‘The teamwork is excellent. Stand-in and flexibility capabilities are exceptional. One can always rely on the fact that someone from Pierstone will be supporting their case.’
‘Lenka Suchánková and Jana Pattynova are both very professional and oriented to client needs. They have very broad knowledge and adopt a proactive approach, which is appreciated. Dominik Vitek has exceptional in- depth knowledge and expertise.’
‘The team is very professional, hardworking and always focused on my client’s needs.’
‘They provide a comprehensive view and have a positive approach.’
‘Extensive intellectual property law experience and practice, excellent team, responsive, nice to work with, and a great value for money.’
‘Lenka Suchánková is a seasoned intellectual property lawyer and expert with a vast experience on the market.’
Key clients
Microsoft
Emplifi
Vogue
8Heads Production
JetBrains
Punk Film
MyFreight
Heliot Group
EP Energy Trading
Stul App
Work highlights
- Acting as Microsoft’s regional counsel for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, on various strategic projects and major public sector projects, including the implementation of new distribution models.
- Acting as global corporate counsel to the world leader in social media monitoring services and software and customer experience cloud services.
- Representing Punk Film in a variety of matters, mostly relating to licensing and the protection of IP during the creation and release of audio-visual works.
Czech Republic > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár’s corporate and M&A team covers a wide range of mandates, including acquisitions, joint ventures, establishment of holding structures, restructurings, and various other corporate matters. Demonstrating a particular focus on the tech sector, the department regularly acts for multinationals and local companies, often carrying out due diligence exercises and assisting with the negotiation of contracts. The practice is collectively led by Tomas Schollaert, who handles venture capital matters; Iva Zothová, who supervises TMT-related M&A projects; and Jana Pattynová, who specialises in transactional work.Practice head(s):
Tomas Schollaert; Iva Zothová; Jana Pattynová
Other key lawyers:
Štefan Král; Ferdinand Fořt
Testimonials
‘Very good experience with M&A deals, very fast and reliable reactions, full responsibility for drafting transactional documentation.’
‘Ferdinand Fořt is calm, easy-going, hard-working, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jana Pattynová is my main point of contact. Talented, sharp and precise, she represents the best kind of partner, who remains human and humble.’
‘Deep experience with technical clients and technological issues in general, so it is a pleasure to work with them. They are very thorough and very reliable.
‘Jana Pattynová and Tomas Schollaert are passionate and caring.’
‘Excellent commitment and alignment with client requirements. Good value for work done.’
‘If you are an ambitious tech start-up this is the go-to firm in the CEE to bring you on your Unicorn journey: fee-sensitive, practical, responsive, no-nonsense and sensible about the risks that start-ups need to take compared with many lawyers who over-engineer their advice and don’t adapt.’
‘Ferdinand Fořt was superb in handling practical matters and in his responsiveness.’
Key clients
Gamee
Elvaston Capital
Time is Ltd.
Pekat
Emplifi
Bidfood Czech Republic
Heliot Europe/Cube Infrastructure
Poetizer
Index Ventures
Microsoft
Woltair
4Trans
Readmio
Waulter
Work highlights
- Acting as the global corporate and commercial for Emplifi, which was formed following the combination of the businesses of Socialbakers and Astute.
- Advised Index Ventures on its Series D investment into Rohlik.cz.
- Advised the shareholders of PEKAT s.r.o., a provider of AI-based automated visual inspection solutions, on the sale of the company to Datalogic, an Italian company working in automatic data capture and process automation.
Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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TMT, Privacy and data protection, Telecom regulatory, Competition | Jana Pattynová | ||
TMT, M&A and corporate, Media, Competition, Litigation | Tomas Schollaert | ||
Privacy and data protection, Intellectual property, Commercial contracts, Labour | Lenka Suchánková | ||
M&A and corporate, Commercial contracts, Litigation, Real estate | Iva Zothová | ||
Real estate | Damien Pattyn |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Damien Pattyn | Real Estate, financing, M&A | View Profile | |
Ms Jana Pattynová | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Tomas Schollaert | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Lenka Suchánková | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Iva Zothová | Partner | View Profile |