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Matyáš Jirásek

About

Matyáš Jirásek advises international and domestic clients on a broad range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, including transactional projects and issues arising from day-to-day business operations. His experience spans work for clients across various industries, with a particular focus on companies operating in technology-driven and regulated sectors.

Matyáš has experience advising on cybersecurity, data protection, privacy and digital regulation matters, helping clients navigate evolving legal and regulatory requirements. He also draws on a broader background that includes administrative law and international arbitration, which enables him to provide practical and commercially focused advice on complex cross-border matters.

Before joining DLA Piper, Matyáš gained experience in both private practice and the public sector, including work related to regulatory frameworks and EU law. He is also active in academia and contributes to legal publications focusing on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital governance.

Professional QualificationsAdvokátní koncipient admitted to the Czech Bar Association (Česká advokátní komora)
Education
  • Masaryk University in Brno, Faculty of Law, Mgr., 2026

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, on NIS2 compliance and the registration of regulated services with the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) under the Cybersecurity Act.
  • Advising Visa, a multinational payment card services company on the development of terms and conditions for a subscription-based payment solution, including regulatory and contractual aspects of subscription services and payment gateway arrangements.
  • Advising HDI Insurance plc, a subsidiary of the HDI Group and a major European insurance provider, in a potential trademark dispute.
  • Advising global technology company, on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance, including the Czech regulatory framework and specific national obligations relating to the management of electronic waste.
  • Advising international clothes manufacturer on data breach response measures, including notification obligations towards the Czech Data Protection Authority (ÚOOÚ) under the GDPR.
  • Advising The Walt Disney Company on the processing of personal data for marketing purposes under the GDPR framework.
  • Advising Gates Europe, a manufacturer of power transmission and fluid power solutions, on corporate changes.
  • Advising an online fashion retail company in connection with consumer protection matters arising from a fine imposed by the Czech Trade Inspection Authority relating to discount pricing practices.
  • Advising LEGO Production, a global toy manufacturing company, on promotional campaign matters, including the preparation of terms and conditions for a consumer competition.
  • Advising Perseus Group, a technology-focused investment group, on legal due diligence, including the review of intellectual property, information technology, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection matters.
Languages
  • Czech
  • English
  • German
  • Russian

Prior Experience

  • Since 4/2026 | Junior Associate, DLA Piper Prague LLP
  • 2-3/2026 | Volunteer, Non-profit organization, St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • 2024-2026 | Paralegal, Global law firm, Vienna, Austria
  • 2021-2022 | Legal Intern, Czech Supreme Administrative Court, Brno, Czechia
  • 7-9/2020 | Czech boutique law firm, Prague, Czechia