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Our Technology Group is market leading in advising on all aspects of technology matters for suppliers, users and creators. We advise on supply of goods/services, licensing, outsourcing, e-commerce, data protection and intellectual property, as well as the broader range of corporate and commercial transactions typical in a full service law firm. Our client base includes both Irish start-up companies and established international brands.

Our Telecoms Group focuses on the legal, regulatory and tax aspects of operating in Ireland. Clients include regulatory bodies and global multinationals as well as Irish entrepreneurial start-ups. Incumbents and new market entrants are faced with complex legal and regulatory requirements, often stemming from European Union rules, overseen in particular by ComReg (the Commission for Communications Regulation) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (the ODPC).

We are trusted market leaders in Media & Entertainment. Our experience includes advising/acting for:

  • ​3 of the 7 daily newspapers in Republic of Ireland
  • 50% of the 4 domestic TV channels
  • Daily Mail Group, Communicorp and ESPN
  • Trinity Mirror (publisher of the Daily Mirror) and The Irish Times
  • Associated Newspapers (Ireland)
  • UTV Ireland Limited
  • Sky UK

Chambers Review

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TMT: Information Technology - Ireland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

William Fry has a significant technology practice that acts on an array of data protection mandates. The law firm also acts on international data transfers and IT outsourcing agreements. Lawyers in the practice offer notable experience in contentious telecoms regulatory matters, having defended the national communications regulator ComReg in standout appeal proceedings. The department also advises on telecoms sector M&A deals or the rollout of new telecoms infrastructure.

Work Highlights

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  • William Fry advised Coimisiún na Meán on its design and implementation of a new regulatory regime for online safety.

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Notable Practitioners

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John O'Connor
2
John O'Connor
2
Band 2

John O'Connor is a notable market presence advising clients on non-contentious data protection matters. He also assists with commercialisation strategies for software and AI-related issues.

Leo Moore
2
Leo Moore
2
Band 2
Leo Moore advises on commercial and data privacy issues arising from IT service or licensing agreements. He also handles standalone GDPR compliance matters.

Leo Moore is a strong leader in the area of information technology.

David Cullen
3
David Cullen
3
Band 3
David Cullen handles IT contracts and data protection matters. He has experience in standout cases that include IT outsourcing aspects and data transfers.

David Cullen sets the bar for pragmatic, tailored and client-focused advice.

Claire Waterson
Claire Waterson
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Claire Waterson acts for a range of clients in the telecoms sector. She advises both operators and regulators on telecoms matters, including those that arise from the rollout of new connected technologies.

Claire is responsive, collaborative, commercial and has broad expertise.

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Ireland

TMT: Information Technology

John O'Connor
2
John O'Connor
2
Band 2
Leo Moore
2
Leo Moore
2
Band 2
David Cullen
3
David Cullen
3
Band 3
TMT: Telecommunications

Claire Waterson
Claire Waterson
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