Kieran Kelly > Flynn O'Driscoll > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Flynn O'Driscoll
NO 1 GRANT'S ROW
LOWER MOUNT STREET
DUBLIN 2
Ireland
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Work Department

Media & Entertainment; Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

Kieran Kelly is a partner and Head of the firm’s Media & Entertainment practice.

In 2000, having been litigation partner of a large Dublin firm, Kieran set up a niche practice specialising in business litigation with an emphasis on media law, the first specialised media law practice in Ireland. After 19 years in business, the practice merged with Flynn O’Driscoll and continues to be the leading media law office in Ireland.

Kieran advises on both pre and post-publication and broadcast, privacy, confidentiality, internet, regulatory, and intellectual property issues. Kieran represents and advises the largest media organisations on the island of Ireland, and is instructed by national and regional newspapers, magazine publishers, online news providers, all the major book publishing houses, and video producers. Kieran has been involved in commercial litigation in all the Superior Courts.

He brings specialist knowledge to the full spectrum of media and entertainment law matters, spanning defamation, privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property and media commercial matters.

Kieran draws on over 30 years’ experience in media law and has handled a majority of major media related cases in Ireland.

Memberships

  • Law Society of Ireland
  • Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

Education

  • University College Dublin – BCL
  • Law Society of Ireland – Solicitor
  • Law Society – England and Wales

Lawyer Rankings

Ireland > Media and entertainment

(Leading individuals)

Kieran KellyFlynn O’Driscoll

The team at Flynn O’Driscoll covers the entire spectrum of issues in the media and entertainment space, covering advertising, music, film and television. The team is well versed in advising on pre- and post-publishing matters while representing clients in defamation and privacy cases. Practice head Kieran Kelly has significant knowledge of print and online media platforms, combined with contract and litigation expertise. Other key names to note include Zoë Mollaghan, who frequently plays a central role in high-profile defamation instructions.