CMS‘ group advises major tech companies, telecoms operators, media houses, broadcasters, and digital platforms on regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and e-privacy, software licensing, digital transformation projects, cross-border data transfers, and the protection and commercialisation of digital assets. Tomáš Matějovský leads the practice, advising on sector-specific regulatory issues, with a focus on highly regulated industries, including tech, media, and communications.
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Testimonials
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- 'Really helpful with bridging the gap for a US based investor trying to do a deal in the Czech Republic. They have a good handle on the way of doing business in the US and typical US corporate law that makes it easier to explain Czech laws.'
Key clients
- Corvinus International Investment Ltd.
- Canal+ Luxembourg S. à r.l.
- 4iG PLC
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Cin7 Americas, Inc.
- Unbound
Work highlights
Advised Cin7 Americas, Inc. on the acquisition of Inventoro, an AI-powered SaaS solution for sales forecasting, replenishment and inventory management.
Representing Canal+ Luxembourg in two disputes against Czech a collecting society on the determination of rates of royalties for years 2019 to 2021, as well as in negotiations with Czech collecting societies particularly in relation to clearance of rights for satellite broadcasting as well as retransmission of radio and television broadcasting.
Advised 4iG on a share swap agreement by one of its group companies that lead to an increase in 4iG’s holding in Vodafone Hungary.
Practice head
Tomáš Matějovský
Other key lawyers
Helen Rodwell; Jan Ježek; Petr Beneš