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David is Partner and Head of the firm's Commercial and Business team. He leads the Hayes team advising The Irish Times on commercial and media law issues, including pre-publication consideration of articles, advertisements, media contracts, copyright and online and digital content. David also advises NewsBrands Ireland (the representative body for Ireland's national and regional newspapers). David advises television production companies, and publishers of podcasts and books. He also acts for website publishers and commercial organisations in media matters. David is a registered trade mark agent.
Law Society of Ireland; Dublin Solicitors Bar Association; Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers (UK); A founding committee member of the Health & Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland; Former member of the Business Law Committee of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association; Former member of the Business Opportunities Task Force of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
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David Phelan is well known among market commentators for his work defending major Irish publishing companies in sensitive proceedings, as well as assisting media clients in production negotiations. He is engaged in policy mandates concerning proposed amendments to defamation legislation. He also advises prominent individuals on the commercialisation of their image rights.
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"David Phelan is an excellent lawyer whose advice is always practical, focused and mindful of the complexity of business needs."
"David Phelan is an excellent lawyer whose advice is always practical, focused and mindful of the complexity of business needs."
