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A&L Goodbody

Information Technology

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A&L Goodbody

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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

Clients (10)

  • Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Limited
  • Farmvet Systems Ltd
  • Progressive Building Society
  • Proximo Spirits Limited
  • Halo Technologies Europe Limited
  • Neurovalens Limited
  • Axial Medical Printing Limited
  • LoyalBe Limited
  • BrainWaveBank Ltd (Cumulus NeuroScience)
  • W&R Barnett

Industries (17)

  • 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

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Northern Ireland

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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 respondentUK

  • 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 respondentUK

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

    Information Technology respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Brendan Fox
    Brendan Fox

    Brendan Fox

    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.

      Information Technology respondentUK
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  • Mark Thompson
    Mark Thompson

    Mark Thompson

    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.

      Information Technology respondentUK
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  • Keith Dunn
    Keith Dunn

    Keith Dunn

    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.

      Information Technology respondentUK

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

      Information Technology respondentUK
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