Dentons' group advises clients across the full TMT spectrum, handling related IP matters and providing guidance on emerging EU regulations, including those concerning cybersecurity, AI, and digital markets. 'Excellent’ team head Zdeněk Kučera manages a wide range of mandates spanning software law, AI, electronic contracting, internet liability, cybersecurity, and personal data protection. Štěpánka Havlíková is recognised for her regulatory and transactional expertise, supporting tech companies with outsourcing projects and other commercial arrangements, including the deployment of AI tools, electronic contracting matters, and online marketing.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Zdeněk Kučera is a highly experienced lawyer with a deep ability to learn customers´ specifics and use all his experience to provide best best-fitted legal solution.'
  • ‘Our experience with the Dentons team has been excellent, particularly given their ability to combine legal knowledge and skills with knowledge of related market areas and apply them in a meaningful way. Thanks to their extensive experience, they are able to anticipate potential problems and thus prevent them.’
  • ‘The legal team possesses top-tier expertise in the TMT sector, consistently delivering sophisticated and actionable legal solutions. Their deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial landscape enables them to address complex challenges with precision and foresight.'
  • 'Zdeněk Kučera is respected as one of the leading figures in the Czech legal market. Very well connected and knowledgeable.’
  • ‘The team stands out for its exceptional combination of technical expertise and commercial awareness. They provide clear, solution-oriented advice that helps clients navigate complex legal issues with confidence.'
  • 'They are not only highly skilled lawyers but also trusted advisers who take the time to understand the broader business context behind each matter. Zdeněk Kučera stands out for his strategic thinking and ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters with calm authority. He has a unique talent for anticipating challenges and guiding clients through negotiations with both firmness and diplomacy.'

Key clients

  • Ackee
  • European Automotive Group
  • Avast
  • Asseco
  • Atlas Consulting
  • Carvago
  • Česká spořitelna
  • Československá obchodní banka
  • Czech Philharmonic
  • Czech Banking Credit Bureau (“CBCB”)
  • JetBrains
  • Kiwi.com

Work highlights

Advising The Czech Philharmony on matters related to IP, copyright, commercial and corporate law, including licensing, audio-visual media services requirements, employment and contractual matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Zdeněk Kučera

Other key lawyers

Štěpánka Havlíková; Jiří Švejda; Jiří Maršál; Kateřina Kučerová; Jiří Kvaček