Handling the full gamut of technology issues, William Fry LLP‘s team regularly assists with compliance advice, and IT, outsourcing and commercial contracts for large companies. Proficient in digital transformation strategies, Leo Moore, who leads the practice, has particular expertise at the intersection of tech, data and IP. For mandates related to AI, machine learning and distributed ledger technologies, John O’Connor is a go-to. Rachel Hayes and AI-expert Barry Scannell are also key contacts.
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- ‘William Fry provide personal, seamless, diligent support to our business. Astute listeners, acutely aware of our goals and objectives in negotiations.’
- ‘William Fry’s team has been a standout partner. I’ve found their approach to government engagement and regulatory navigation particularly effective. They bring clarity, speed, and a collaborative mindset to complex matters.’
- ‘John O'Connor is top class. John is on an equal footing to the hardest hitters anywhere.’
- ‘Deep understanding of AI technology and how it works combined with practical advice to move our business forward.’
- ‘We have consistently relied on the William Fry team's expertise. Because they know the space so well and have come to know us so well, we know that they will flag the areas we may not have in mind and immediately understand how our requests relate to our overall products and current engagements with clients and vendors.’
- ‘Barry Scannell has been an invaluable, astute negotiator with the ability to deliver his service in line with our brand and culture. Generous in his approach to knowledge sharing with our team and I feel genuinely is in our corner and wants to see us succeed.’
Key clients
- Cruinn Diagnostics Limited
- Diageo
- Druid Software
- Google Ireland
- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
- GSK
- IBM
- iCabbi (Renault Group)
- Intercom Inc.
- Kilsaran
- Mediahuis Ireland Limited
- Mitsubishi
Work highlights
Acting for Tines, the cybersecurity no-code automation platform, on its legal work including technology compliance and regulatory matters following its achievement of 'unicorn' status, which includes advising in relation to AI Act readiness, establishing an intellectual property asset strategy, and collaborating with business stakeholders to establish a legal contractual governance framework.
Acting for Grant Thornton as lead European counsel on technology projects that include implementation of GDPR and AI matters, including providing advice and support with the implementation of compliance uplift documents and policies and procedures to ensure obligations under the GDPR and AI Act are adequately addressed.
Advising Mitsubishi on a broad range of commercial projects, such as outsourcing in relation to complex systems and products for Mitsubishi, including drafting and negotiating complex systems integration, warehousing and logistics agreements with third party suppliers and other related services arrangements.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Leo Moore
Other key lawyers
Barry Scannell; John O’Connor; Rachel Hayes