Well-equipped to act for multinational tech clients, including both customers and service providers, as well as the Data Protection Commission, McCann FitzGerald LLP is widely recognised for its data protection team, handling cybersecurity mandates, GDPR compliance, data processing work and international data transfers. Heading the group is Adam Finlay, who is praised for delivering a ‘consistently high level of service’; he is a leading expert in data protection and data security matters, frequently representing a range of private sector entities and public bodies. Paul Lavery is a key port of call for GDPR concerns and its overlap with data protection obligations, while Douglas McMahon has specialist knowledge of data protection and privacy matters.
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- The McCann FitzGerald practice offers a full spectrum of capabilities across all the relevant business areas. They offer a client-centric approach with cross-disciplinary skills. The practice offers quick responses and agility to address problems that arise that are time-critical in terms of response. The practice embraces modern tools and agile methodologies and also provides clients with access to an excellent knowledge hub to help keep track of new and emerging legislation and case law.
- ‘Doug McMahon has exceptional technical expertise allied with commercial acumen.’
- ‘The firm is very well attuned to the regulatory environment in Ireland and this allows it to provide advice that is consistent with the law and with the practices/approaches advocated by DPC.’
- ‘I work primarily with Paul Lavery who is a subject matter expert without peer in this area. He adopts practical common sense approaches to the resolution of issues and his expertise and expertise are second to none.’
- ‘Paul Lavery's team at McCann FitzGerald is simply exemplary, both in terms of its skill set and knowledge, but also in terms of its client-focused and solution-oriented approach.’
- ‘I have yet to encounter another team that could rival Paul Lavery's group for knowledge and responsiveness.’
- ‘Paul Lavery is obviously one of the leading practitioners in the area in Ireland. Doug McMahon is also very strong.’
- ‘McCann FitzGerald provide pragmatic, business oriented, measured advice. The Firm has outstanding sector specific expertise across a full range of data protection and privacy law issues impacting the financial services sector. The Firm consistently provides timely responses and practical solutions tailored to our needs. Their ability to deliver work products aligning with our requirements is particularly impressive.’
- ‘The team at McCann FitzGerald are experts in GDPR and a pleasure to work with. Adam Finlay delivers a consistently high level of service and understands the specific needs of our business. Paul Lavery is very knowledgeable in both the law and sector, and we appreciate his ability to apply critical thinking to compliance queries affecting our business.'
Key clients
- Alkermes
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Corporate Transaction Support
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland
- International Law Firms
- Navi Group
- Vhi
- GDPR Representative Services
- National Transport Authority
- FLAC
- Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
- Road Safety Authority (RSA)
- Uisce Éireann
- Research Ireland/ Taighde Éireann
Work highlights
Advised Alkermes on a wide variety of data protection matters including its international data transfers project, notifications to the Data Protection Commission in relation to data security incidents, updates to notices and policies, responding to data subject access requests and providing advice in connection with the data protection considerations relevant to clinical trials.
Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on all aspects of its data protection compliance, including drafting and negotiating data processing provisions in contracts for various large-scale procurements.
Advised Vhi on a wide range of cutting-edge digital health and technology matters, which has included advising on complex data protection issues, advising in relation to the sharing of personal data for the purposes of implementing a dedicated treatment facility and the development of template agreements incorporating data processing provisions.
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Practice head
Adam Finlay
Other key lawyers
Paul Lavery; Douglas McMahon