David Hackett > Addleshaw Goddard > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Addleshaw Goddard is active across data transfers, acquisitions, and digital solution contracts, and is particularly strong in the retail, agri-food, and pharmaceuticals industries. Practice head David Hackett is highly knowledgeable on the full gamut of IT matters, from SaaS arrangements to digital economy-related issues. Jane Farren assists clients with an array of information technology, intellectual property, and e-commerce mandates, covering both the contentious and non-contentious sides of the practice.

Addleshaw Goddard advises multinational private clients, notably in the retail and telecoms sector, regulatory bodies, and public entities on a range of matters and is particularly adept in regulatory investigations by the Irish Data Protection Commission. Practice head David Hackett primarily advises on GDPR compliance, privacy, and freedom of information matters, while Jane Farren has substantial experience in regulatory investigations, data processing agreements, and transfers of data outside of the EEA.

Addleshaw Goddard has an established presence in both healthcare and life sciences. It is particularly noted for its regulatory and administrative expertise, representing a number of administrative bodies and regulatory bodies. The firm is also strong in IP and data protection matters in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, along with M&A transactions, employment issues and real estate deals in both the healthcare and life sciences areas. Ronan O’Neill is a senior litigator with a background in medical and medical regulatory cases. David Hackett is a key figure for IP and data protection matters, while Stephen McLoughlin is noted for fitness to practise inquiries and judicial reviews.

Addleshaw Goddard’s intellectual property team is proficient in advising a diverse range of domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with particular expertise in managing trade mark portfolios. Led by David Hackett, who regularly advises on trademark issues along with data protection and privacy law. Hackett and senior associate Jane Farren are registered trademark agents and are frequently engaged to handle trademark filing and registration.