Michal Kandráč

Senior Associate
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E-mail
michal.kandrac@havelpartners.cz
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Michal specialises primarily in technology, intellectual property, media, telecommunications, film, and e‑commerce law.

In the area of technology law he focuses on providing comprehensive advice related to information technology, artificial intelligence, digital services, and software systems including video games. He also attends to transactions related to acquisitions or sale of technology assets, and setting up internal structures and buyer-supplier relations in the IT sector.

Michal also practices copyright and media law, with a special focus on liability for digital content. He also has ample experience in the field of film law and telecommunications, regularly advising film studios, broadcasters, distributors, and operators.

Before joining Havel & Partners in 2019, Michal worked in renowned Czech law firms where he focused mainly on corporate law, M&A, telecommunications, data protection, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings.

Membership in professional associations

Czech Bar Association

Languages
Czech, English
Education
  • Charles University, Faculty of Law, Prague (2018), Mgr. (Master of Laws)
  • Charles University, Faculty of Law, Prague (2021), JUDr. (Doctor of Laws)
  • University of Glasgow, School of Law, Glasgow (2016-2017), ERASMUS+ programme focused on intellectual property law
The beginning of the year at HAVEL & PARTNERS is traditionally associated with internal promotions, with a total of 15 lawyers promoted to senior positions as of 1 January 2024. Pavel Ondrák and Petr Vohnický now work at the counsel level and the firm is also filling the position of Legal Technologist for the first […]
Author: Michal Kandráč, Matyáš Tauber Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games studio had to deal with a major cyberattack in September, which resulted in the disclosure of a large amount of information about the development of GTA VI. As similar cybernetic attacks on the world’s top video game companies are on the rise, we have decided to […]
Autor: Michal Kandráč; Pavel Amler Published: 22. 2. 2021 The media has recently reported about a ransomware attack on the Polish developer CD PROJEKT, the company behind the successful game series The Witcher or the brand-new Cyberpunk 2077. After the difficulties associated with the release of Cyberpunk 2077, this is another major controversy in the […]
Author: Tomáš Havelka; Michal Kandráč Published: 10. 11. 2022 The use of real buildings in video games is a common practice. However, it is not always welcomed by the owners or architects of the building. One of the most recent cases is the famous Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, which is featured in the Call of […]

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