Addleshaw Goddard advises multinational private clients, notably in the retail and telecoms sector, regulatory bodies, and public entities on a range of matters and is particularly adept in regulatory investigations by the Irish Data Protection Commission. Practice head David Hackett primarily advises on GDPR compliance, privacy, and freedom of information matters, while Jane Farren has substantial experience in regulatory investigations, data processing agreements, and transfers of data outside of the EEA.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very personable and easy to deal with. They identify our needs quickly and we work at issues together. Our dealings are always satisfactory.’
‘The lead partner sets a good tone and the team are highly qualified and experienced. New team members enter a good culture and quickly settle into the firm's routines.’
Key clients
- An Post National Lottery Limited
- Digital Manufacturing Ireland CLG
- ASDA
- IDA Ireland
- BMW Ireland
- The National Children’s Research Centre
- Flutter PLC
- Harvey Norman Trading (Ireland) Limited
- Harvey Norman Holdings (Australia) Limited
- Rosderra Limited
Work highlights
Advised ACER on a number of complex and sensitive data protection issues.
Advised B.Braun Medical Ireland Limited on a range of complex data protection issues.
Advised NCRC on all aspects of the business transfer agreement.
Lawyers
Practice head
David Hackett
Other key lawyers
Jane Farren