Matheson LLP’s cross-departmental data protection group assists clients like Microsoft with the full range of matters, including data protection compliance, data transfer agreements, cyber-attacks, cyber security and GDPR compliance. Practice lead Anne-Marie Bohan is particularly well-versed in handling matters at the interface between privacy rules and the requirements of financial services regulation. Michael Byrne advises internet service providers on take-down requests, regularly working on the contentious side of the practice. Deirdre Crowley specialises in advising multinational and enterprise clients on regulatory enquiries. Rory O’Keeffe left the firm in May 2024 while Sarah Jayne Hanna joined the team in 2024.
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Key clients
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
- Curriculum Associates
- Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Occupli Limited
- AIB
- An Post
- Bank of Ireland
- Centric Health
- Discord
- Glanbia Pensions Trustees
Work highlights
- Advised the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland on the data protection aspects of its launch of a €500m Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.
- Advised Curriculum Associates on the acquisition of AI company Soapbox Labs.
- Advised the Chartered Accountants of Ireland on a range of matters relating to data protection.
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Practice head
Anne-Marie Bohan
Other key lawyers
Michael Byrne; Deirdre Crowley; Sarah Jayne Hanna; Carlo Salizzo