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Zdeněk Kučera
Work Department
TMT, Dispute Resolution, M&A
Position
Zdeněk Kučera is a partner in Dentons’ Prague office and Head of the local TMT practice. He has more than 15 years’ experience in ICT law, commercial law and dispute resolution.
Within ICT law, he focuses on complex projects, IT company acquisitions, software law, digitalization of processes, regulation of new technologies, personal data protection, intellectual property law, cybersecurity and media law. He often represents clients in various disputes, namely in the technology sector. His experience also encompasses advising on commercial, corporate, unfair competition, copyright and media law disputes.
His clients include global corporations operating in the IT and e-commerce, financial institutions, and companies from communications, media, and defence industries.
Career
Prior to joining Dentons in March 2022, Zdeněk worked as a Counsel and a Co-head of the European TMT group at Kinstellar.
Languages
Czech, English and German
Memberships
Czech Bar Association
Education
Charles University in Prague, 2014, JUDr., Ph.D.
Charles University in Prague, 2008, Master of Laws
University of Zurich, 2007-2008, ICT Law, Banking Law, Private International Law
Masaryk University in Brno, 2007, Bachelor of Economics
Lawyer Rankings
Czech Republic > Intellectual property
Dentons’ growing practice handles a wide range of work, including domain name disputes, trademark registrations, patents, unfair competition litigation, and copyright protection concerns within the real estate field. Recognised for its strong TMT-related IP offering, the firm has expertise in advising on tech and content sourcing, as well as licensing agreements within the sector. Acting across a variety of industries including life sciences, entertainment, and e-commerce, the firm counts global corporations amongst its clients, such as Nike and Netflix. Zdeněk Kučera heads the group and focuses on copyright piracy work as well as software licensing arrangements. Associate Štěpánka Havlíková is a key contact within the team and specialises in IP, data protection, and M&A work.
Czech Republic > TMT
(Leading individuals)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.
Czech Republic > Dispute resolution
Dentons’ dispute resolution practice showcases strengths in both the gamut of civil disputes, and white-collar crime cases. The firm counts employment disputes, commercial litigation, and insolvency claims within its scope of regular work, and acts for clients from industries including energy, tech, and financial services. A significant proportion of the team’s contentious cases involve a cross-border element. Seasoned litigator Ladislav Smejkal heads up the department and has a wealth of experience in complex construction disputes, as well as employment-related litigation. TMT specialist Zdeněk Kučera further bolsters the group’s capabilities and focuses on disputes relating to IP, IT and data privacy.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution Czech Republic
- Leading individuals Czech Republic > TMT
- TMT Czech Republic
- Intellectual property Czech Republic
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction
- TMT