Acting for domestic and international clients, the technology and commercial team at EY Law Ireland offers a broad service covering IP creation, R&D and portfolio management, as well as commercialisation and enforcement mandates. The group, led by Peter Bolger and Robert Haniver, also advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions. Susan Walsh joined in 2025.
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Key clients

  • Allied Irish Banks PLC
  • Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants, Ireland
  • Legrand France S.A.
  • Hightech Payment Systems SA

Work highlights

Advising AIB on the intellectual property aspects arising from its sale of its minority stake in AIB Merchant Services to Fiserv, Inc.
Advising Hightech Payment Systems S.A. on the IP aspects of its acquisition of CR2 Limited.
Leading a global EU AI Act compliance project for a multinational client.
Practice head

Peter Bolger; Rob Haniver

Other key lawyers

Susan Walsh