Mr Mark Ellis > A&L Goodbody LLP > DUBLIN 1, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

A&L Goodbody LLP’s commercial and technology team continues to lead the way when it comes to handling the full spectrum of IP matters in Ireland, acting on contentious and non-contentious mandates for a broad range of clients. The practice is led by John Whelan, who has extensive experience of handling high-profile IP disputes for technology and pharma companies. John Cahir is the go-to person for IP law matters for many domestic and international clients, while Andrew Sheridan specialises in matters related to data regulation and privacy. Other key members of the team include Chris Bollard, Mark Ellis and Aideen Burke, who joined the firm in November 2023 from LK Shields Solicitors LLP.

A&L Goodbody LLP houses an established offering which regularly advises clients on data privacy, policy formation and cross-border data transfers. Practice head John Whelan  has a great deal of regulatory and contentious expertise within data protection and technology. John Cahir regularly assists multinational corporations and domestic clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. Andrew Sheridan often advises on data regulation issues, including data privacy crises and investigations and new data uses, while Chris Bollard acts for a broad range of clients in the e-commerce sector. Andrea Lawler and Mark Ellis are key names of note within the practice. Aideen Burke was a new arrival in 2023.