Arthur Cox showcases expertise across a broad range of data protection issues, covering legislative compliance work, enforcement actions, data transfers, cybersecurity issues, data protection matters and regulatory investigations. Practice head Colin Rooney provides ‘well-reasoned, strategic, and commercial’ advice to a wide range of industries, particularly significant tech clients, covering complex data privacy and data security mandates. Olivia Mullooly is a seasoned IP expert, frequently handling GDPR compliance reviews, data breaches and regulatory investigations. Rob Corbet is a key name for technological innovation mandates, notably the protection and commercialisation of data, while Ian Duffy exhibits broad experience in tech-related law at the intersection with data protection.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Colin Rooney has very good market knowledge and is very responsive, willing to jump on calls at short notice etc.’
- ‘This team in Arthur Cox are the go to team in Ireland for all data protection matters ranging from advising on litigation and regulatory investigations to strategic initiatives.’
- ‘Colin Rooney is a leading operator in this space. In addition to his deep market expertise he has a super ability to provide pragmatic guidance particularly in relation to the interpretation of areas of regulatory uncertainty.'
- ‘Arthur Cox is my go-to firm. Not only do they have expertise, experience and in-depth knowledge of the subject, they provide pragmatic and practical advice that can be implemented. I have never worked on an issue or project with them that this has not been the case.'
- ‘Colin Rooney, excellent lawyer, practical and business focused, very well able to navigate complex legal, regulatory and commercial environments environments.’
- ‘Rob Corbet is endlessly knowledgeable and pragmatic. He understands that in-house lawyers need to support and not block business activities, and frames his advice accordingly.’
Key clients
- Flutter Entertainment plc
- CRH plc
- Vodafone
- Meta
- Energia
- Musgrave plc
- Ryanair
- PTSB
Work highlights
Advising Vodafone a broad range of complex data privacy compliance, data security and other data related matters.
Advising Ryanair on a range of day-to-day data protection, technology matters, multinational contracting and online regulatory issues such as data privacy, data security and AI.
Advising Musgrave on a broad range of complex data privacy compliance, data security and other digital and technology related matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Colin Rooney
Other key lawyers
Olivia Mullooly; Rob Corbet; Ian Duffy