Mr David Cullen > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

The team at William Fry LLP is noted for assisting clients with the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious data protection issues, ranging from GDPR compliance programmes to international data transfers. Corporate expert Leo Moore leads the team, and is known for handling outsourcing and transactional matters, while David Cullen‘s primary areas of expertise are contractual agreements concerning the design, development, and implementation of IT projects. John O’Connor‘s caseload consists of mandates involving the testing, supply, and procurement of blockchain solutions, AI, machine learning. Rachel Hayes is key name within the practice.

William Fry LLP continues to act for some of the world’s largest technology and social media companies, advising them on regulatory requirements, data protection mandates, and other implications of Irish and EU legislation. The practice is led by David Cullen, who has significant expertise in contractual matters related to the design, development and delivery of large-scale IT projects. Leo Moore and John O’Connor are go-to lawyers for domestic and international clients looking for advice on outsourcing transactions, GDPR matters, and cyber security law. Other key contacts include David Kirton, Rachel Hayes, and AI law expert Barry Scannell.

The sizeable team at William Fry LLP has a strong IP practice, with particular expertise in contentious matters, where it assists high-profile technology, pharma, and FMCG clients with matters related to the infringement of trade marks, copyright, and patents. The firm also has a significant non-contentious practice, advising on the protection and exploitation of IP rights, multi-jurisdictional patents, and the management of trade mark portfolios. Laura Scott heads the firm’s contentious IP practice and regularly handles large-scale litigation before the Irish Commercial Court, while Leo Moore leads the non-contentious practice and assists clients with brand protection strategies. David Cullen, Charleen O’Keeffe, and Colette Brady are other key members of the team.