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Tech law, at your command.

Tech law,
at your command.

I’m Jiri.

I’m a freelance solicitor specialising in technology law, including contract, commercial and company law, intellectual property law and personal data protection.

I advise leading global technology providers as well as ambitious digital innovators, and work closely with specialist lawyers in England, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I also actively contribute to EU research and innovation projects focusing on digital and tech topics.

Let’s work together!

 

I’m Jiri.

I’m a freelance solicitor specialising in technology law, including contract, commercial and company law, intellectual property law and personal data protection.

I advise leading global technology providers as well as ambitious digital innovators, and work closely with specialist lawyers in England, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I also actively contribute to EU research and innovation projects focusing on digital and tech topics.

Let’s work together!

Practice Areas & Expertise

TECHNOLOGY

Service terms, Subscription terms, EULA’s
MSA’s (agile, SoW’s)
SaaS / PaaS / XaaS agreements
Online sale of goods

CONTRACTS

Complex commercial contracts
Affiliate and collaboration agreements
Contract negotiation
Sale of goods and trading online

Intellectual Property

IP strategy
Copyright protection
Trademarks and non-registered marks
Licensing, assignments and transfers

Personal data protection

GDPR compliance
Data protection officer & EU representative
Data protection impact assessments
International data transfers

BUSINESS Law

Corporate governance
Articles & Shareholders’ agreements
Transaction support & Due diligence
Company secretarial work

Values

Commercial Focus

I recognise that clients may need to make significant business decisions based on the advice they receive. I make sure that my legal advice is clear, concise and focused on clients’ commercial objectives and concerns.

Practical Approach

I approach matters globally and holistically. In addressing clients’ concerns, I always look for and recommend practical solutions, respecting the broader context of their business activities.

Close Collaboration

A good and lasting working relationship is as important as the provision of legal services itself. That’s why I make effort to understand my clients’ long-term goals and support them in achieving those.

Experience

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Technology

Advised a Microsoft Gold Partner for the Dynamics 365 customer relationship management applications on master services agreement for the client’s provision of services in line with the agile principles, and proposed extensive amends to a draft subscription agreement originally governed by New York law to achieve its effective transposition into English law.

Advised a London-based design studio specialising in XR and AI, as well as in the production of immersive experiences, games and apps, on core consumer-facing contracts, including service terms, acceptable policies, and privacy policy, and advised the client in relation to their implementation, ensuring that they appropriately address potential risks arising in connection with emerging technologies, including AI and AR/VR.

Prepared core customer-facing contracts, including the terms of use for a provider of workflow automation software for the legal sector comprising certain artificial intelligence solutions, and advised the client on their implementation.

Advised a client operating an augmented reality platform and developing 3D content in the form of non-fungible tokens for the platform on the client’s general terms and conditions and privacy policy.   

Prepared a suite of standard contracts for the client’s current and future business operations, including a brokerage and affiliate agreements for a provider of an alternative app monetization solution, and advised the client in relation to third-party collaboration agreements.

Contracts

Advised a Microsoft Gold Partner for the Dynamics 365 customer relationship management applications on master services agreement for the client’s provision of services in line with the agile principles, and proposed extensive amends to a draft subscription agreement originally governed by New York law to achieve its effective transposition into English law.

Participated in preparing a suite of documents (including a general terms-style service agreement at the center) for a client providing blockchain-based platform services to fund industry clients.

Advised a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of flexible, glass-free electrophoretic displays (licensee) in relation to termination of exclusive patent licence due to the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. Prepared an assessment and general overview of available remedies possibly claimed from the client’s supplier and customer who have allegedly breached provisions of various collaboration agreements, including exclusivity, confidentiality and non-competition provisions.

Involved in advising major London-based film studios operator on structuring and drafting its customer-facing contracts, taking into account range of client’s service offerings. 

Regularly advised an international print, motion and event production company on commercial agreements with its creatives, whilst observing contractual arrangements with its well-known clients. 

Intellectual Property

Advised a client operating an augmented reality platform and developing 3D content in the form of non-fungible tokens for the platform on their ability to create 3D avatars based on certain existing 2D copyright works, as well as on the client’s IP assignment and licence agreement.

Advised a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of flexible, glass-free electrophoretic displays (licensee) in relation to termination of exclusive patent licence due to the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. Prepared an assessment and general overview of available remedies possibly claimed from the client’s supplier and customer who have allegedly breached provisions of various collaboration agreements, including exclusivity, confidentiality and non-competition provisions.

Participated in advising global tech companies as well as fashion and footwear retailers on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and on IP strategy. Prepared registration applications and opposition submissions.

Participated in advising a leading manufacturer of scooters on the global protection and enforcement of its intellectual property rights, and in recommending the appropriate forms of IP protection with respect to its business plans. 

Participated in advising a boutique hotel on IP infringement proceedings threatened by a competitor due to alleged similarity of trade names. Assisted the client in negotiations and implementation of the new name and visual style. 

Personal Data Protection

Participated in advising the engineer and manufacturer of humanoid Sophia on personal data protection, recommending a strategy to ensure the client’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

Act as the data protection officer for a provider of an online platform providing tools that streamline client onboarding. Regularly assist the client in preparing and reviewing its personal data protection documents and policies ensuring compliance with the applicable data protection rules.

Participated in advising a regional internet registry on GDPR compliance and anonymisation of publicly accessible records.

Business Law

Participated in advising founders on a £25.6m auction sale of their business to a foreign bidder, involved in the due diligence process and assisted in preparing transaction documents.

Regularly participated in advising clients on intra-group reorganisations and involved in preparing transaction documents (including board minutes, written resolutions and ancillary documents) for various stages of such transactions (incl. dealing with share option schemes, distribution of profits, demergers, and post-completion matters and filings).

Participated in advising clients on unapproved and EMI share option schemes, including adopting such schemes, additional grants of options and rollovers.

Regularly assisted clients in company secretarial matters, including incorporations, name changes, appointing and removing officers, as well as dissolutions.

References

Top lawyer, excellent communication skills, very thorough in his work, and very punctual with deadlines. Knowledgeable and understands your priorities and focuses well, always there to help. He also went above and beyond to try and find through his network a legal specialist in the US, whom we are also now using. We continue to work with Jiri on other projects

Nataliya Bondarets
Head of Legal at Dynamica Labs (UK) Ltd

“Jiri showed his dedication to delivering a high-quality service. What truly impressed me during our collaboration was Jiri’s commitment to clear and open communication. He ensured a continuous and constructive feedback loop, scheduling calls to review each draft. Jiri’s workflow was extremely efficient, and his deep expertise in technology law was evident. His ability to provide updated drafts quickly underscored his dedication to our project’s success. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Jiri again in the future.”

Benjamin Kill
Director of Teamioed Limited

Our experience with Jiri was outstanding. He provided expert legal advice and was highly responsive to our needs. Jiri’s professionalism and attention to detail set him apart from other lawyers we’ve worked with, and we would highly recommend him for any legal matters.

Eduardo Olmeda
Director of Monedata Ltd

“Jiri has been a superstar. We decided to work with Jiri because of his background in tech, and it was definitely the right choice. He was quick to deliver on reviewing and marking our draft master services agreement. He proposed a few additional sections to ensure that our business is covered from all legal angles. Despite spending more time reviewing the document, Jiri managed to work within the agreed fee quote and the value that he has delivered has been exceptional. Couldn’t recommend him more. If you’re a business owner, Jiri’s your guy.”

Do Yeoun Lee
CEO & Co-Founder of ACRQ AI Limited

Jiri proved to be an invaluable asset in assisting us with our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and License Contract. Given the unique nature of our project, which ventured into uncharted territory, finding the right legal guidance was crucial. Jiri surpassed our expectations by providing prompt and proactive support, offering valuable insights and ideas, particularly in shaping the licensing contract. Without a doubt, we will collaborate with Jiri again in the future.

Mark Doorgeest
Co-Founder of Biggbird Games Ltd

“Jiri was responsive, timely and overall an excellent solicitor and a pleasure to work with. Amendements [to a software licence agreement] were made clearly and quickly and to a high standard. Couldn’t recommend more.”

Kiran Schroeder
Director of KSC Digital Ltd

“Jiri is a talented legal professional with solid expertise in UK and EU. He was quick to provide the right direction and set a good agenda on how to solve the legal work that needed to be done. Fluent and clear in his communication. And easy to work with. Will surely consider to hire him again in the future.”

Will Linssen
Director of Global Coach Group

Jiri was prompt and responsive throughout the process, accommodating changes to drafts and providing valuable insights alongside. The process went smoothly and it was a pleasure working with him.

Ali Sheikh
Product Marketing Manager of Kartoa Technologies Ltd t/a Wooqlaw  

Get in touch

jiri@jiri.legal

+44 (0)7588542026
+420 737160737

6th Floor
International House
223 Regent Street
London
W1B 2QD

By appointment only

Jiri Svorc practises as a freelance solicitor authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 820315 and his freelance is registered under number 8003691. Jiri only provides non-reserved legal activities, as defined by section 12 of Legal Services Act 2007 and Schedule 2 of that Act, meaning services excluding the exercise of a right of audience, the conduct of litigation, reserved instrument activities (including conveyancing), probate activities, notarial activities, and the administration of oaths.

Clients and prospective clients are advised that Jiri maintains professional indemnity insurance cover for claims up to £5,000,000 instead of an insurance cover in line with SRA’s minimum terms and conditions.