NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Radek Werich is Now Officially a Master of Laws
We are delighted to congratulate our longtime colleague Radek Werich on obtaining his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking and Finance Law with Merit from the University of London.
New Arrivals: Andrea Lančová and Lukáš Jakoubek
Giese & Partner is pleased to introduce two new members of our Prague team, Andrea Lančová and Lukáš Jakoubek.
Jan Valíček Promoted to Managing Associate at Giese & Partner
Jan has earned promotion to managing associate due to his commitment over the years and an extraordinary work performance on many significant cross-border transactions.
IFLR 1000 Rankings 2024: Giese & Partner Among Czech and Slovak Recommended Law Firms
According to the IFLR 1000 rankings 2024, which have recently been released, Giese & Partner continues to be one of the recommended law firms in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the areas of Banking, financial and corporate, M&A, and Restructuring and insolvency.
Webinar: Verschärfte Vorschriften im Bereich Geldwäsche
Martin Holler wird am 20.11.2024 über die Umsetzung der europäischen Geldwäscherichtlinie in Tschechien und die Folgen bei Nichtbeachtung referieren.
Energy Efficiency Conference 2024 in Prague
„Legal reform to advance the decarbonisation of the building and heating sectors” will be the main topic of the AEEC (Association of European Energy and Climate Lawyers) Autumn Conference 2024 which is going to take place on November 14, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.
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
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?
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.
Collective Actions: An Opportunity for Consumers
New Act on Collective Civil Proceedings brings a significant change in the field of enforcement of the rights of consumers and small business entities, enabling more efficient discussion and decision-making of disputes on a large scale. Newly introduced collective actions will enable similar claims to be combined into one proceeding, thereby increasing the chances of successful law enforcement and reducing the financial costs of injured persons.
Game Over for Parasitic Tenants?
Newly proposed amendment to the Civil Procedure Code seeks the introduction of a new type of a court decision – the eviction order. It shall protect landlords against tenants who do not respect the termination of their leases and further stay in the leased premises. The eviction order shall provide a smoother and faster procedure of eviction with respect to the flats and houses.
Good News for Employers: New Rules for Non-Compete Clauses
Due to the new attitude of the Czech courts towards the possibility of an employer to withdraw from a non-compete clause even without giving any reason or for any reason, employers are more flexible when terminating a non-compete clause and thus legal certainty is increased. However, care should continue to be taken to ensure that the terms and conditions of the non-compete clause are properly drafted, particularly with respect to the employer's ability to withdraw from the non-compete clause.