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Adrian O'Connell

Adrian O'Connell

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Tughans

UK

Practice Areas

Information Technology

Intellectual Property

Career

Adrian heads up Tughans’ Contracts & Technology practice. Adrian specialises in the areas of contract and procurement, providing advice and assistance on a wide range of commercial arrangements, from structuring, planning and negotiation of contracts to deal implementation and contract management.

In the field of intellectual property, Adrian provides advice and assistance on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property assets in a diverse range of sectors which are IP rich.

Adrian’s extensive experience in this space brings him into contact with clients across a broad range of sectors, including technology, manufacturing, food and retail. Through his work, Adrian advises on a broad range of commercial agreements, including agency, collaboration, confidentiality, consultancy, distribution, franchising, general commercial, joint ventures, licensing, managed services, manufacturing, outsourcing, supply and technology transfer.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Intellectual Property - Northern Ireland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Adrian O'Connell acts as IP adviser to a number of corporate clients and guides them through all manner of licensing, trade mark prosecution and portfolio strategy matters.

Information Technology - Northern Ireland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Adrian O'Connell leads the department at Tughans and takes on the full span of technology work, including procurement, data protection and IP matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Adrian is a sensible litigator, a safe pair of hands.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Adrian is very thorough and has a lot of commercial experience. I have always found him incredibly professional, prudent and considered.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • His expertise and experience in software contracts is second to none and his advice and guidance have contributed significantly to the success of many contract negotiations for our business.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Adrian is a fantastic lawyer; his advice and delivery of same is of exceptional quality.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Adrian O'Connell is brilliant. He's top-drawer and very proficient and responsive.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Tughans (42)

Northern Ireland

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

1 item provided by Tughans

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