FinTech Legal
Ireland
6 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
John O'Connor
FinTech 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
John O’Connor is a Partner in William Fry’s Technology & Data Group and is co-Chair of the William Fry Fintech Group.
He specialises in complex technology and outsourcing transactions including systems integration and cloud services. He is also a specialist in the area of data protection and cyber security. He has significant experience of advising financial services organisations including several Fintechs on technology related projects involving robotics/ machine learning and distributed ledger technologies such as blockchain.
John is a frequent public speaker and has been widely published in legal journals, he is an active member of the FinTech & Payments Association of Ireland, immediate past co-Chair of the Irish chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, immediate past Chair of the Irish division of The Society for Computers and Law and a member of the Irish Government Data Forum (an advisory Group to the Irish Government).
Chambers Review
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Professional Advisers: FinTech
FinTech Legal - Ireland
Band 2
Individual Editorial
John O'Connor is a co-head of the FinTech department and a partner in the firm's technology group. O'Connor is a specialist in major outsourcing transactions, data protection and cybersecurity.
Strengths
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John O'Connor is at the vanguard of FinTech, especially on topics of data, GDPR, security and DORA. He has significant international experience.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechYou always get the feeling with John O'Connor that he's really up to date. He has a really technical approach and likes to get his hands dirty. He works hard and can get things done urgently.
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