Mr Adam Finlay > McCann FitzGerald LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

McCann FitzGerald LLP houses a wide-ranging fintech practice which handles sophisticated mandates across the fields of financial services regulation, disputes, tax, corporate, data protection, cyber security and venture capital. The team is particularly well-regarded for its expertise in financial services regulation, where practice head Josh Hogan has a strong reputation for advising financial institutions and fintech companies, among others, on regulatory compliance, authorisations, and the launch of new products and platforms. Doug McMahon and Adam Finlay, who are recommended for their advice on data protection, cyber security, tech and outsourcing agreements, are also names to note.

McCann FitzGerald LLP’s technology and innovation group offers comprehensive legal advice to public and private sector entities on the full spectrum of IT agreements and projects. The team particularly stands out for its experience of handling high-value acquisition transactions within the technology sector. Paul Lavery heads the practice and regularly assists clients with the supply, implementation and support of new IT systems and services. Adam Finlay and Doug McMahon advise on technology outsourcing, data protection, and cyber security matters. Other key members of the team include Ruth Hughes and Catherine Walsh.

McCann FitzGerald LLP undertakes IP law mandates for a variety of domestic and international clients, with particular expertise in the life sciences, IT, and retail sectors. Contentious IP practice head Fiona O’Beirne has significant experience of litigation related to trade marks and infringement and works closely with patent disputes expert Shane O’Brien. Paul Lavery, the head of the non-contentious IP practice, regularly advises on technology, outsourcing, naming rights, and confidentiality matters, with strong support from Adam Finlay, who specialises in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements related to the ownership and use of intellectual property. Eoin Martyn is also recommended.

The full-service media and entertainment practice at McCann FitzGerald LLP offers advice on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious issues to its broad client list, which includes publishers, production companies, and internet and digital enterprises. The media defence team is also known for its involvement in invasion of privacy and defamation cases in the Irish High Court. Practice head Audrey Byrne specialises in handling online platform and digital media disputes, while betting and gaming group lead Alan Heuston regularly assists online gaming, betting and lottery companies with regulatory and taxation issues. Other key individuals include advertising law specialist Adam Finlay and recently promoted partner Bébhinn Bollard.

The team at McCann FitzGerald LLP regularly handles a wide variety of matters concerning cybersecurity, data protection and privacy policies. the group assists an array of national and international technology companies and public sector entities with GDPR compliance. Paul Lavery oversees the team and has in-depth expertise in assisting clients with all data protection obligations, including compliance strategies and data transfers outside the EEA. Adam Finlay regularly acts as an EU GDPR representative for non-EU companies, while Doug McMahon assists clients with personal data breaches and statutory investigations brought by the Data Protection Commission.