
TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
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About
Provided by William Fry LLP
Our Technology law team is one of the largest and most experienced practices in Ireland with experience in advising clients operating at the convergence of intellectual property, data protection, and technology.
The team is trusted to advise companies doing business in and through Ireland on an entire spectrum of technology matters, including advising on: critical digital transformation projects; complex data protection mandates; product development; and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and the Metaverse.
William Fry’s Technology team is deeply immersed in supporting clients on these issues across a variety of industries, in particular in Technology, Data and Communications; Financial Services (including insurance, banking and funds); Life Sciences MedTech & Healthcare; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Consumer Goods; Energy, Resources & Infrastructure; and Sport & Entertainment.
William Fry’s media team has unrivalled knowledge and experience in protecting the interests of our clients in anticipation of or following the publication of comment, be it in print, online or broadcast.
William Fry frequently engages in significant telecoms and infrastructure projects, offering expertise in commercial transactions. The team also provides comprehensive support across a range of issues, including regulatory compliance, competition and consumer law, data protection, and network build and roll-out projects.
Clients (12)
- Cruinn Diagnostics Limited
- Diageo
- Druid Software
- Google Ireland
- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
- GSK
- IBM
- iCabbi (Renault Group)
- Intercom Inc.
- Kilsaran
- Mediahuis Ireland Limited
- Mitsubishi
Industries (21)
- Media
- Sports
- Financial Services
- Government
- Software & Computer Services
- Technology, Hardware & Electronics
- Technology, Hardware & Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Automobiles & Parts
- Banks
- Charities / Not for Profit
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Education
- Energy
- Food & Drink Producers
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Retail
- Travel & Leisure
Chambers Review
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Strengths
Provided by Chambers
William Fry is very in touch with the pace of technological developments and this means the firm is a business savvy partner to work with.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeWilliam Fry is extremely proactive and reactive to client needs.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeThe team really stands out for how knowledgeable and practical it is. William Fry's advice is clear, useful and grounded in the realities of day-to-day business.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Leo Moore
Leo Moore advises on commercial and data privacy issues arising from IT service or licensing agreements. He also handles standalone GDPR compliance matters. Leo is very strong and commercially-focused.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope
Band 2 
Band 2 
John O'Connor
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.
John is practical and commercial.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeJohn is an exceptional practitioner with a depth of knowledge and technical skill.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEuropeJohn is technically excellent.
TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope
Spotlight 
Spotlight 
Claire Waterson
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.
Ranked Individuals at William Fry LLP (3)
Members
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Barry Scannell

Rachel Hayes

Paul Convery

Laura Scott

Garrett Breen

Fiona Barry

Claire Waterson
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Leo Moore
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John O'Connor
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