Technology Outsourcing
Ireland
28 April 2025
A&L Goodbody LLP offers a full-service telecoms practice, advising clients from a diverse set of industries on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm also represents clients in regulatory investigations and appeals against the decisions made by ComReg, providing comprehensive support across the sector’s legal and regulatory landscape. John Cahir leads the team and regularly represents clients before the Irish courts. John Whelan is also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The ALG team is unique in its depth of knowledge of the industry and the relevant legislation. This is a highly specialised area, and it is rare to find external counsel with the same depth of knowledge. Also, their commitment to client service is unrivalled.’
- ‘John Whelan is simply the best lawyer working in the telecoms space in Ireland. He has an incredible understanding of the industry.’
Key clients
- Eir/ Eircom (UK)
Work highlights
Advised eir on Commercial Court proceedings issued by ComReg regarding alleged overcharging of eir’s customers.
Advised Google on security matters, including engagement with law enforcement, e-privacy issues and compliance with the European Electronic Communications code across Google’s product portfolio for Google’s number-based and number-independent electronic communications services.
Lawyers
Practice head
John Cahir
Other key lawyers
John Whelan