TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
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Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
Information Technology
Our practice encompasses all aspects of technology work including advising on a broad range of IT agreements (SaaS agreements, software development agreements and support agreements), technology outsourcing, e-commerce matters, technology transactions, data protection and other technology and innovation related projects. We are equally comfortable advising customers as well as suppliers, as the client base of the firm has always been expansive and progressive.
Media
Our clients include some of the largest operators in publishing, broadcasting, TV and film production, internet, betting and gaming and digital enterprises in Ireland and internationally. Our contentious media defence practice complements our team’s broader expertise in complex commercial disputes. Digital media remains a key focus and we have been developing our commercial disputes and regulatory advice for digital publishers, .
Telecommunications
We have extensive experience in the telecoms sector and combine in-depth industry expertise with first-class legal knowledge to assist telecoms clients in achieving their commercial and regulatory objectives. We advise a diverse and growing range of international and domestic players across all communications platforms and all perspectives. Clients include fixed line operators, mobile network operators, telecoms infrastructure providers and MVNOs, as well as the new and innovative OTT providers, IoT and cloud-based service providers.
Chambers Review
McCann FitzGerald houses an esteemed TMT department offering a high level of specialisation in media cases and strong IT and telecoms expertise. The law firm is frequently instructed by leading broadcasters and publishing companies, with proven experience in defamation cases. The IT practice advises on data protection mandates and complex outsourcing projects. The legal team also advises key clients on telecoms regulatory issues arising from their participation in infrastructure projects.
Work Highlights
- McCann FitzGerald assisted Alkermes Pharma Ireland with the migration of its financial and enterprise IT systems to a new provider.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at McCann FitzGerald is brilliant."
"The lawyers are good at dealing with things on the fly."
"The team at McCann FitzGerald is brilliant."
"The lawyers are good at dealing with things on the fly."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Lavery regularly advises leading multinational companies on data protection and the drafting of outsourcing or other IT contracts.
Adam Finlay is well known for assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious data protection mandates. He is also well placed to advise on outsourcing agreements.
Doug McMahon assists clients with a range of TMT matters including data protection, outsourcing and procurement within the IT sphere.
Rosaleen Byrne has a broad litigation practice that includes work on behalf of Ireland's telecoms regulator.
"Rosaleen Byrne is incredibly knowledgeable and has very good background knowledge."
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