Dr. jur. Ernst Giese

Rechtsanwalt | partner


Location

Prague

Languages

German, English, Czech, French


Practice areas


Work experience and education

2009 Opening a branch office of Giese & Partner in Bratislava, Slovakia

2000 Founding partner and managing director of the company Giese & Partner in Prague, Czech Republic

1997 Founder and managing director of Prague branch of the Frankfurt association Schürmann & Partner (predecessor of Giese & Partner)

1995 Doctoral degree from the School of Law at the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany (Dr. jur.)

Membership
  • DAV - German Bar Association (admitted since 1995)

  • ČAK - Czech Bar Association (admitted since 1997)

  • SAK - Slovak Bar Association (admitted since 2009)

  • DIS - The German Arbitration Institute (association for the promotion of national and international arbitration)

  • ICC Germany (German national committee of the International Chamber of Commerce)

  • IBA - International Bar Association

  • INSOL Europe - European organisation of professionals who specialise in insolvency, business reconstruction and recovery

  • III - International Insolvency Institute

  • UIA - Union Internationale de Avocat

  • Institut für Erbrecht - The association of inheritance law specialists

Publications and activities

Much More Than Just a Few Words - 35 Years of Genscher Balcony

Much More Than Just a Few Words - 35 Years of Genscher Balcony

On 30 September 1989, the German Foreign Minister at the time, Hans-Dietrich Genscher, stepped onto the balcony of the German embassy. He addressed around four thousand East German refugees who had been waiting in the embassy garden for weeks in the hope of freedom.

New Digital Economy Act

New Digital Economy Act

The article introduces the new Digital Economy Act that aims to protect internet users, regulate data sharing, combat illegal online content, and ensure fair competition in the digital marketplace. The Act is seen as a significant step toward preparing the country for the digital era, with future expansions anticipated as new EU regulations emerge.

Cybersecurity Shake-Up: Is Your Company Ready for the New Rules?

Cybersecurity Shake-Up: Is Your Company Ready for the New Rules?

This article explores the key aspects of the upcoming Czech cybersecurity law, focusing on obligations for private companies, including compliance requirements, stricter incident reporting, supply chain security measures, penalties for non-compliance, and how corporate leaders should proactively prepare for the 2025 implementation to avoid operational disruptions and legal risks.