Hayes Solicitors LLP acts for a diverse client base across the healthcare, tech, retail, media, marketing and finance spaces, particularly in the context of data protection and privacy laws. Laura Fannin leads the team, exhibiting a significant understanding of GDPR compliance, international data transfers, regulatory investigations, data breaches, remediation strategies, private policies and policy documentation. Denise O’Shaughnessy handles data protection, tech and privacy matters, with a particular focus on AI work.
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- ‘I found them to be experts and, at the same time, low-key in their approach. They are very collaborative and willing to work with an in-house team.’
- ‘Cian Clinch is very good and also very knowledgeable about the litigation aspects of a data privacy issue.’
Key clients
- Ecix Tech
- Fotonation
- Kerry Group
- RIP.IE
- A.Menarini Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd
- Alliance Medical
- Association of Promotional Marketing Consultants in Ireland
- Aviate Credit Union
- Boys & Girls
- CLRG
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
- Credit Union Managers Association
Work highlights
Appointed by the US Department of Justice to provide evidence to a US Court on the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US.
Providing comprehensive and strategic data protection and privacy advice to The Irish Times Group, which includes The Irish Times, the Landmark Media Group, Myhome.ie, recruitIreland.com.
Acted for Supermac’s Ireland in relation to an investigation and prosecution by the DPC in relation to a breach of the e-privacy regulations.
Practice head
Laura Fannin
Other key lawyers
Denise O’Shaughnessy; Cian Clinch