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Revoking CNB Licence due to Non-Provision of Payment Services
Have you received a Notice of Initiation of Ex officio Proceedings, in which the Czech National Bank informs you of the initiation of administrative proceedings on revoking authorization to provide payment services or issue electronic money because it believes that you have not provided such services for more than six months?
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.
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.
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.