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Security and Operational Risk Reporting

In accordance with the Payment System Act, all persons authorised to provide payment services are required to report annually on security and operational risks.

Predatory Calls relating to Photo Copyright Infringement

Were you surprised by a copyright infringement call? Have you used a photo or other work, including those published under the Creative Commons licence, and the other party is now asking you for a significant amount of money? We have recently observed similar calls from foreign law firms, especially German.

Queens of Czech Law

Our law firm is a proud supporter of the Queens of Czech Law, a project of Economia publishing house and the Cover Story agency. You can also nominate inspiring female lawyers at vyznamnepravnicky.cz.

CNB Licence for an Exchange Office

The law firm Stuchlíková & Partners has successfully represented a client in obtaining a licence for an exchange office with the Czech National Bank. The services of our law firm included company formation, preparation of all licensing documentation for obtaining an exchange office licence, and representation in the licencing procedure with the CNB.

New RTS SCA Standards in the Area of Payment Systems

Stuchlíková & Partners provides continuous legal advice to GLOBDATA a.s. in connection with the new requirements in the area of payment system law – requirements for strong customer authentication and opening of access to client information to third parties in accordance with the RTS SCA rules. GLOBDATA a.s. is one of the leaders in providing services for public transport and municipal services operators in the Czech Republic.

Cooperation Settings in the Field of Card Acquiring with Leading Czech Banks

Stuchlíková & Partners provided comprehensive legal advice to the sales representative of a major foreign payment institution operating throughout the entire EU and a leader in innovative payment solutions in connection with the set-up of cooperation in the field of card acquiring with leading Czech banks. Legal advice included consultation with the Czech National Bank, including the submission of a qualified inquiry, the assessment of compliance with the new PSD2 legislation, and the preparation of comprehensive contractual documentation.

Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) and Account Information Service Provider (AISP) for a Foreign Payment Institution

Stuchlíková & Partners provided comprehensive legal advice to the foreign payment institution Blue Media S.A. in connection with the provision of new payment services on the Czech market under the PSD2 rules – Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Payment Information Service Provider (PISP).

Year Book of Leading Law Firms

Our law firm has been included in the Year Book of Leading Law Firms for 2019 published annually by epravo.cz.

Innovative Lawyers of the Year for 2019

Zuzana Stuchlíková, a partner of our law firm, was awarded as an Innovative Lawyer of the Year for 2019.

GDPR a year after: news and lessons learned

Invitation to a workshop “GDPR a year after: news and lessons learned”