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Doug McMahon

Doug McMahon

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Technology & Innovation, Data Privacy & Cyber Risk, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts, Advertising & Sponsorship, Freedom of Information, Intellectual Property

Career

Doug McMahon graduated from University of Cambridge (BA) in 2007 and Harvard University (LLM) in 2008 and qualified in 2012. He became a partner in McCann FitzGerald LLP in 2019. Doug advises on a wide range of matters including information technology, intellectual property, data protection, cyber security, confidentiality and freedom of information. Doug’s work ranges over a wide range of industry sectors, including acting in relation to FinTech matters for the established pillar banks and for start-ups. As well as advising in connection with development of IT related products and services, he has particular expertise in relation to the implementation of the GDPR in private and public sector organisations. He also has significant experience advising in relation to data protection breaches, data security incidents, privacy and cyber security matters, from initial investigation and reporting to resolution. Doug advises a wide range of clients in connection with complex commercial agreements, with a particular specialism in relation to agreements involving information technology and large scale outsourcing projects. Doug lectures and provides workshops for clients and industry organisations on a number of topics, including obligations under the GDPR. He is also a trainer on PDP’s certificate course in data protection compliance.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 2012

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Chambers European Guide

TMT: Information Technology - Ireland

Band 3
Band 3

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Doug McMahon assists clients with a range of TMT matters including data protection, outsourcing and procurement within the IT sphere.

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  • Doug is fantastic. He is obviously extremely intelligent, wears it lightly and delivers practical, actionable advice.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide

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