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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Work Department
Technology & Innovation, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Commercial Contracts
Position
Partner
Career
Adam Finlay graduated from Trinity College Dublin (LLB) in 2003 and qualified in 2007. He joined McCann FitzGerald LLP in 2004 as a Trainee, later becoming a Partner and Head of the Technology & Innovation Group. He advises on a wide range of intellectual property, information technology, data protection (including GDPR), freedom of information and confidentiality issues. He assists clients in the public and private sectors with all aspects of the commercialisation of intellectual property. This includes advising on assignment, licensing, services, outsourcing, collaboration, franchising, distribution, agency and sponsorship agreements. Adam is a registered trade mark agent.
Memberships
The Law Society of Ireland, 2007
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Testimonials
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‘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.’
Key clients
- Alkermes
- Gas Networks Ireland
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.