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Chris Bollard

Chris Bollard

Europe 2026

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Provided by A&L Goodbody

Practice Areas

Chris is a partner in A&L Goodbody's market-leading Commercial & Technology Group. He is an expert in privacy, data protection, information technology and e-commerce law. His clients include some of the largest technology companies in the world.

Chris advises on all aspects of compliance with data protection law; including the ePrivacy regime, data breach response, international transfers and technical product counselling. He frequently counsels clients on the regulatory implications of new and emerging technologies and products. He also has extensive experience advising on the evolving regulatory obligations for online businesses. This includes advising on intermediary liability (and the eCommerce regime generally), online consumer protection law, geo-blocking rules and content moderation rules.

Chris also advises on the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property including software licences, software development agreements, intellectual property assignments and intellectual property transfers.

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Chambers European Guide

TMT: Information Technology - Ireland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Chris Bollard advises clients on a range of IT matters and is highlighted for his experience with data protection matters.

Strengths

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  • Chris is an excellent example of external counsel who understands in-house client pressures and works with the client to untangle an issue.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
  • Chris is a trusted adviser on complex matters of strategic importance. His insights are consistently practical, well-considered and highly valued.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
  • Chris is a strong privacy lawyer. He is client-friendly and adapts to the audience he is working with.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
  • Chris is very commercially savvy.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide

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