Mr Ian Duffy > Arthur Cox > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Arthur Cox impresses with the breadth of its offering in the fintech space, acting for an array of global financial institutions and leading fintech companies. The team has recently been highly active in advising major banks and investment firms on the procurement of new tech, and also stands out for its expertise in financial regulatory work, with a strong record of assisting international fintechs establishing entities in Ireland. Robert Cain leads the financial regulatory practice, where Belfast and Dublin-based Sarah Thompson is also a key contact, while Ian Duffy specialises in outsourcing, digital transformation projects and data protection.

Arthur Cox‘s team is well versed in advising on technology contracts, particularly relating to outsourcing and IT systems procurements. The practice also assists a roster of household names across a range of industries, including clients from both the public and private sectors, with day-to-day technology-related corporate issues. Rob Corbet has a strong background in the protection and commercialisation of data and intellectual property. Colin Rooney has extensive knowledge of IT agreements and data processing structures. Ian Duffy is adept at handling IT contracts and cyber security matters for corporations, technology companies and state bodies. Olivia Mullooly is an IP expert who assists clients with technology and data protection contracts.

Arthur Cox acts for a diverse client list of top international and domestic blue-chip clients in the full range of data protection and cyber security mandates. Key areas of strength for the practice include cross-border GDPR compliance projects, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions undertaken by the Data Protection Commission and EU data protection supervisory authorities. Rob Corbet oversees the practice and is an expert in handling data commercialisation and protection issues, especially in relation to cyber-security law. Colin Rooney routinely assists corporations with international data transfers and has extensive expertise in data breaches. Olivia Mullooly provides support on IP mandates, while Ian Duffy advises on data transfer strategies.