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Are you an IT company or technology supplier looking to launch a new product, update your contracts or establish cooperation with a new partner? Are you seeking to acquire or modernize an information system in your company or digitize your processes? Or are you a public contractor in need of support with a complex IT or technology-oriented project?

If yes, we are the right partner for you. We have the largest team of experts in law and technology on the Czech market and can advise on contracts, supplier selection, implementation of information systems, digitization and e-government, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. We advise both private companies and the public sector.

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  • 13 The number of times we have received the Law Firm of the Year award for the IT Law category

  • 13,2 BILLION CZK Total volume of resolved IT and technological contracts for 2023

  • 27 Lawyer are dedicated to ICT and technological projects

Why choose us

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We possess an in-depth understanding of technology.

Several of our lawyers have backgrounds in technology or experience gained from working in IT companies. We began specializing in IT law 30 years ago, one of the first law firms to do so in the Czech market. For many clients, we serve as translators between the worlds of technology and law.

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We are recognized as market leaders in the field according to both Czech and foreign rankings.

With 35 technology-focused lawyers, 13 wins in the IT Law category in the Law Firm of the Year rankings, Band 1 in TMT according to Chambers and Partners, and Tier 1 according to The Legal 500, we stand as leaders in ICT law within the Czech market.

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We combine knowledge of technology and public procurement.

Our technology expertise and years of experience in this field help us understand technology projects. Together with extensive experience in public procurement, these skills enable us to guide you successfully through the procurement process for complex technology projects.

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What we do for clients

  • We prepare contracts and contractual terms for IT solutions, from simple license agreements, through contractual terms for cloud solutions, to comprehensive contractual documentation for complex products or outsourcing.
  • We represent clients in negotiations with suppliers during the implementation of information systems and establishment of other supplier relationships.
  • We help clients prepare for the NIS2 directive and the new cybersecurity law, ensuring the reflection of security requirements in internal documentation and contracts with suppliers.
  • We advise on process digitization, particularly focusing on customer service and HR agenda digitization. We assist with electronic identification and signatures, setting contractual terms and personal data protection.
  • We are sought-after consultants in the field of software licensing and have unique know-how in the field of open source.
  • We advise clients in setting up tender and contractual conditions for complex public sector projects, utilizing our expertise across various legal disciplines.
  • We help clients set tender and contractual terms for complex technology projects in the public sector.
  • We offer clients advice on selecting the appropriate procurement procedure and provide support in complex procurement procedures, such as competitive dialogue.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

"I particularly enjoy the diversity in this specialization. Every client, every project is different.

Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of often intricate and interdisciplinary legal regulations is crucial for delivering thorough and high-quality client support. I am grateful that, alongside my inspiring colleagues, we consistently achieve this to the satisfaction of our clients."

JUDr. Josef Donát, LL.M.

Partner

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Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.JUDr. Jiří VotrubecJUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Jiří Mňuk. LL.M.JUDr. Bc. Michaela DvořákováMgr. Ing. Ivan FenclMgr. Martin FišerJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. Michaela HolíkováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. David SlámaMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Marie GavendováMgr. Tereza JiráskováMgr. Petra MiloschewitschováMgr. Štěpán SlovákPrivate: Vojtěch Maxmilián FrýželkaMgr. Ondřej JílekEliška LudvováMartin NeřádMichal SekaninaJakub Stojan
Josef Donát

Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.JUDr. Jiří VotrubecJUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Jiří Mňuk. LL.M.JUDr. Bc. Michaela DvořákováMgr. Ing. Ivan FenclMgr. Martin FišerJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. Michaela HolíkováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. David SlámaMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Marie GavendováMgr. Tereza JiráskováMgr. Petra MiloschewitschováMgr. Štěpán SlovákPrivate: Vojtěch Maxmilián FrýželkaMgr. Ondřej JílekEliška LudvováMartin NeřádMichal SekaninaJakub Stojan

Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.JUDr. Jiří VotrubecJUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Jiří Mňuk. LL.M.JUDr. Bc. Michaela DvořákováMgr. Ing. Ivan FenclMgr. Martin FišerJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. Michaela HolíkováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. David SlámaMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Marie GavendováMgr. Tereza JiráskováMgr. Petra MiloschewitschováMgr. Štěpán SlovákPrivate: Vojtěch Maxmilián FrýželkaMgr. Ondřej JílekEliška LudvováMartin NeřádMichal SekaninaJakub Stojan

What our clients say about us

„Collaborating with ROWAN LEGAL is an immense pleasure for us.

They have a thorough overview, the necessary expertise, practical experience, and a well-coordinated team. They respond quickly and think in a business-oriented manner. They understand our needs, enabling us to set trends and be a leader in digitization.“

Long-term client

Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

Bankovní identita, a.s.

We participated in the preparation of the Act on Bank Identity and were at its inception. Our role included processing extensive contractual documentation between banks, the company Bankovní identita, a. s. and its customers. We assist the company in developing new products, such as BankID SIGN electronic signature and qualified electronic signature for mortgage digitization.

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One of the largest banks in the Czech Republic

For the client, we evaluated various scenarios for the implementation of artificial intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal regulations across multiple domains. Additionally, we formulated a code of use of artificial intelligence for employees and suppliers. Furthermore, we developed the terms and conditions as well as the privacy policy for a specific application using artificial intelligence.

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A company specialising in the energy sector

Electroenergetic Data Centre (EDC) is a new entity established under Czech energy law to meet European data interoperability requirements. We advised EDC on electronic identification and trust services, designed the client registration process to comply with eIDAS and energy regulations, and assessed possibilities for electronic contracting, document delivery, and archiving, impacting numerous energy market players.

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Largest gas distributor in the Czech Republic

We prepared contractual documentation for the client and represent it in negotiations with potential suppliers of a number of key information systems, such as ERP or HR. We also support the client in the field of cyber security.

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Heureka Group a.s.

Legal advice on negotiating contractual documentation with Enehano Solutions for the implementation of Salesforce, analysis of the impact of the NIS2 directive and advice on its implementation, and advice and representation of the client in negotiating contractual documentation for the implementation of a new ERP system.

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Telecommunications company

We provide comprehensive support in connection with the client's obligations as a liable person under the Cyber security Act, including assistance in consultations with the National Office for Cyber and Information Security. Additionally, we support the client in compliance analysis and implementation of the NIS2 directive as well as the new cyber security law.

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SAP ČR, spol. s r.o.

For the client, we evaluated various scenarios for the implementation of artificial intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal regulations across multiple domains. Additionally, we formulated a code of use of artificial intelligence for employees and suppliers. Furthermore, we developed the terms and conditions as well as the privacy policy for a specific application using artificial intelligence.

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Telecommunications company

We have provided our client, one of the largest telecomunications operators in the domestic market, with a range of IT and IP consultancy services. IP consultancy involved advising on the scope of copyright, coypright licenses granted, as well as the scope of rights and risks arising from OpenSource and Free Software licenses and programs distributed under them.

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Comprehensive advice related to the digitization and streamlining of processes in labor and social affairs. This involves analyzing the client's planned steps in the context of existing legislation, recommending suitable solutions, and collaborating on the preparation of necessary legislative adjustments.

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Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.

We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.

T +420 224 216 212
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