NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Great Success at the European Court of Human Rights!
Giese & Partner was successful with its complaint to the European Court of the Human Rights.
Amend and Record – Updating Registered Mortgages Now Possible
Recent changes by the Czech Office for Surveying and Cadastre have made it easier to amend registered mortgages to reflect new loan terms. Instead of registering a new mortgage – often with legal risks and administrative burdens – creditors and borrowers can now simply amend the mortgage agreement and update the original registration in the Real Estate Register. This article explains the new practice, its benefits for banks, investors, and developers, and how it may streamline real estate financing in the Czech Republic.
Court Clarifies Transfer Pricing Cost Requirements
Czech Supreme Administrative Court upholds transfer pricing adjustment against for excluding material costs from profit markup calculations. Court confirms legal ownership creates inherent risks requiring compensation, even in contract manufacturing arrangements.
Employee Management and AI
Managing employees in the digital era is no longer just about leadership skills – it is about adapting to legal and compliance challenges brought by artificial intelligence, digital tools, and automation. This article explains what the new EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), GDPR, and labor law mean for employers and HR managers, and how to prepare for upcoming obligations.
Open Path to Redress A Landmark Decision for Foreign Heirs
The Czech Supreme Court (3 Dec 2024, Case No. 24 Cdo 2532/2024) ruled that rightful heirs have the same protection as owners, even after succession has been formally closed. This is crucial for foreign heirs who may discover assets in the Czech Republic only years later.
New Czech Cybersecurity Act: Are you Concerned?
The new Czech Cybersecurity Act introduces, from 1 November 2025, a service-based regime and two-tier obligations, expanding the scope to thousands of entities. In-scope companies must notify their regulated services within 60 days of the effective date and generally have one year to implement required measures.
Fight Unfair Competition: 'Blow the Whistle' with the New Reporting Tool
The Czech Competition Authority launched an anonymous whistleblowing channel to report suspected breaches of competition law. Accessible via their website, the tool allows individuals to confidentially report issues like cartels or abuse of dominance. Reports can be submitted anonymously or with secure access for follow-up communication. The system aims to speed up investigations and improve enforcement of fair market practices.
Czech National Bank: Streamlining Regulations for Financial Institutions
CNB's Decree 197/2025, effective July 1, 2025, amends 19 decrees to cut redundant regulations, eliminating goldplating and 36 measures. It simplifies reporting for banks, investments, pensions, and licensing, reducing costs and enhancing financial sector efficiency.
Will construction become faster and more efficient? Slovakia’s New Building Act
Slovakia’s new Building Act promises faster permits, digital applications, and less bureaucracy. Will stricter rules on illegal construction and the “silence means consent” rule finally make building in Slovakia quicker and simpler?
Watch out! The New Insolvency Register might make you lose your rights
Bankruptcy law comes with several effective innovations. These go hand in hand with increasing the responsibility of persons concerned by bankruptcy, including creditors. Be careful and do not lose your rights.
Grenzüberschreitendes Erben: Ernst Giese zum Erbrecht in Tschechien
Wer seinen Wohnsitz ins Ausland verlegt, sollte Testament, Vorsorgevollmacht oder Patientenverfügung entsprechend anpassen. So kann der letzte Wille auch tatsächlich wie gewünscht umgesetzt werden. Was Deutsche wissen sollten? Ernst Giese berichtet über erbrechtliche Besonderheiten in Tschechien.
Změny zápisu zástavního práva do katastru nemovitostí už nejsou tabu. ČÚZK mění dlouholetou praxi
V nedávné době vydal Český úřad zeměměřický a katastrální (ČÚZK) stanovisko ke změně zástavního práva a dalších věcných práv, kterým zcela změnil dosavadní metodiku katastrálních úřadů v otázce, zda lze provést vklad změny již zapsaného zástavního práva a otevřel cestu k zápisu změn existujících práv.