
TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
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Our Technology team are the ‘go to’ lawyers for technology. We provide cutting edge advice on a range of complex legal matters to the world’s leading tech and data driven companies.
From first round funding and global privacy structures, to strategic outsourcing partnerships and intellectual property management, we give smart advice. We regularly advise on topics at the intersection of law and new technology such as AI and Fintech, frequently when there is no definitive regulatory guidance. Clients trust us to steer them through new and sometimes unforeseen legal situations.
Central to our work in the technology sector is our market leading advice on data privacy and protection. We work closely with organisations to help them balance the often conflicting needs of monetisation and data protection. Our lawyers have also worked on some of the most high profile data breaches both locally and internationally, with a keen eye on the legal, commercial and reputational issues that arise.
We have one of the largest and foremost Media and Telecoms practices in Ireland, acting for a wide range of public and private entities, including some of the world's largest technology companies.
We understand that media cannot be viewed in isolation from telecoms. Our lawyers advise media and telecoms clients, both ‘traditional’ and ‘new’, on all aspects of commercial and regulatory law, including relations between private operators and engagement with public bodies.
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Strengths
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Mason Hayes & Curran provides streamlined, targeted, risk-based guidance with a 360-degree view of legal issues.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeMason Hayes & Curran excels at translating theoretical knowledge into practical, actionable advice. The firm's ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity ensures its insights are understood and implemented.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeMason Hayes & Curran consistently delivers actionable legal support on complex issues, establishing a true partnership.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeMason Hayes & Curran is very well versed in the European regulatory environment.
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Eminent Practitioners 
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Philip Nolan
Philip Nolan regularly advises leading multinationals on important data protection matters that entail significant interaction with the Irish Data Protection Commission. Philip has an encyclopaedic knowledge of GDPR policy and provides excellent, astute, practical and actionable legal advice.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropePhilip is really top notch.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Oisín Tobin
Oisín Tobin is well respected for his TMT work. He advises technology clients on data protection compliance including GDPR mandates for new products and tech research. He also provides regulatory advice in relation to the Digital Services Act and AI related enquiries.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Robert McDonagh
Robert McDonagh advises international companies on compliance matters relating to their processing of large amounts of customer data. He counts video game producers and media platforms among his key clients. Robert is fearsomely bright, with a massive work ethic. He brings his deep knowledge of EU privacy law to bear on any task.
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Spotlight 
Spotlight 
Michael Madden
Michael Madden is known for his work on behalf of the Irish telecoms regulator. He also acts for a wider range of private clients on compliance mandates. Michael is an excellent provider of tailored, risk-based guidance, including on complex regulatory matters.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeMichael has lots of experience and is always on hand to give practical advice and keen to understand where clients are coming from.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeMichael Madden provides clarity, deep knowledge and actionable advice.
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Michael Madden
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Oisín Tobin
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Philip Nolan
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Robert McDonagh
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