Mr Damian Maloney > Beauchamps LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Clients turn to Beauchamps LLP for advice on the full range of information technology matters, including technology contracts, GDPR compliance, data sharing arrangements, and cyber security law. The team also assists with IT due diligence and M&A transactions within the IT sector. Key members of the team include Damian Maloney, who has extensive experience of drafting and negotiating agreements relating to franchising.

The technology and intellectual property team at Beauchamps LLP advises clients on the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including filing strategies, the commercialisation, and licensing of IP, and the management of IP portfolios. Other key services include IP-related due diligence and representing clients before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Edward Evans brings notable expertise in supporting clients within the sports industry, focusing on licensing agreements and the safeguarding and exploitation of IP rights, while Paul Gough specialises in advising employers on the intellectual property clauses of employment contracts. Damian Maloney is another key contact.

The group at Beauchamps LLP displays broad expertise spanning a range of matters, including cybersecurity and data sharing arrangements. Typically assisting national and international corporations, the team often advises on international transfer of personal data, data access requests and GDPR compliance. Maureen Daly heads the practice, advising on global data transfers and breaches, managing issues involving the DPC and Information Commission. Damian Maloney‘s primary areas of focus are data outsourcing agreements and contractual measures for protection.

Beauchamps LLP is perhaps best known for its strength in advising on mid-market deals, and continues to handle a high volume of transactions in the area. The department has an established client base of owner-managed businesses, private equity funds and venture capital investors. Key areas of instruction include cross-border M&A, management buyouts, restructurings and reorganisations. Shaun O’Shea heads up the practice, which includes the vastly experienced practitioner Máire Cunningham, who regularly assists Enterprise Ireland with strategic investments and disposals. Damian Maloney is singled out for his contributions. Shane Costelloe joined the team in May 2023.