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A&L Goodbody's Commercial & Technology Group in Belfast is a market leader in the provision of all aspects of commercial, IP and technology law advice. 


Our specialist lawyers combine significant international experience from working in multiple jurisdictions, with a depth of expertise across all industry sectors. Combining lawyers experienced in contentious and non-contentious fields, we offer a complete legal service across the broad spectrum of matters which arise – Intellectual Property, Technology, Commercial Contracts and Privacy & Data Security. 


We provide our clients with innovative and commercial support, offering practical and business-oriented solutions across the following areas:

  • Outsourcing
  • Commercial contracts
  • IP protection, enforcement and commercialisation
  • Technology transactions, including IT procurement, software development and licensing
  • Media and telecoms
  • E-commerce and social media
  • Data protection, privacy and information governance
  • R&D collaboration arrangements

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Information Technology - Northern Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody has experience across a range of contentious and non-contentious IT matters. The firm's offering is enhanced by a San Francisco office that has connections to the Californian software hub. It acts for technology startups, as well as major international corporations. A&L Goodbody houses experts in areas particularly affected by disruptive and emerging technologies, such as financial services and healthtech.

Work Highlights

  • A&L Goodbody advised George Best Belfast City Airport in relation to the re-negotiation of its Air Traffic Control Services agreement with NATS Limited.

Strengths

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A&L Goodbody have detailed understanding and are subject matter experts when it comes to assisting in review, suggesting amendments to contracts and master service agreements.

Information Technology respondent
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The team at A&L Goodbody have excellent subject knowledge and provide wise advice on complex issues that is communicated in a practical manner.

Information Technology respondent
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A&L Goodbody is commercially aware and pragmatic. The team is very good at dealing directly with my business and they are highly responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brendan Fox
Head of Information Technology
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Band 2

Brendan Fox heads the contentious side of A&L Goodbody's commercial and technology practice. He advises major technology companies on matters including negotiations of master IT platform configuration and licence agreements and compliance with UK and EU safety obligations.

He is a good strong lawyer with a good reputation for a particular approach for litigation.

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Mark Thompson
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Band 2

Mark Thompson leads A&L Goodbody's non-contentious information technology practice. Thompson frequently handles IT contract negotiation relating to M&A activity and venture capital investment.

Mark is a tenacious leader and all-round expert of most things legal in the commercial sphere.

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Keith Dunn
Associates to watch

Keith Dunn is recognised for his expertise in drafting and negotiating complex, high-value IT contracts. He is well-versed in software development agreements, SaaS arrangements and IT supply and service contracts.

Keith is a brilliant person to work with.

Keith Dunn provided valuable guidance in shaping and formulating the final version.

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Information Technology
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Brendan Fox
Head of Information Technology
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Band 2
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Mark Thompson
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Band 2
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Keith Dunn
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Members

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Brendan Fox

Head of Department

Keith Dunn

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by A&L Goodbody

Axial Medical Printing Limited

Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Limited

BrainWaveBank Ltd (Cumulus NeuroScience)

Farmvet Systems Ltd

Halo Technologies Europe Limited

LoyalBe Limited

Neurovalens Limited

Progressive Building Society

Proximo Spirits Limited

W&R Barnett

Industries

Provided by A&L Goodbody

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Utilities