Data privacy and data protection

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP maintains its strong reputation as a powerhouse in data privacy and protection for its international blue-chip and next generation technology clients. Notably, the firm acted for Meta in significant international data transfer proceedings, guided by practice head Philip Nolan, who is prominent for handling GDPR compliance projects. Oisín Tobin specialises in privacy by design structures and Robert McDonagh assists with the implementation of transfer and digital compliance programmes. Jevan Neilan helps clients navigate global data breaches and EU technology regulation and investigations.

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Testimonials

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‘Jevan Neilan - There is no skimming across the surface of the issue with Jevan or dipping into the newest fad. He is very thoughtful and considered in his advice and I trust him to have thought about the issue from different angles.'
‘Mason Hayes has a unique ability to translate complex legal advice into practical steps our business can take to navigate risk. Additionally, I've never worked with a firm before that has been so adept at learning about the product lines and business needs of their clients- it s like having in-house teammates.’
‘Oisín Tobin and Jevan Neilan go above and beyond to provide top-level service for our company's needs. Whether anticipating our needs by flagging the latest developments in the AI and Privacy space, translating new regulations into practical product advice, or connecting us with local counsel as we enter new markets-- I can always trust Mason Hayes to deliver.’
‘The client care they provide is exceptional. Their approach to build deep understanding of our company and its business and staying close to everything we do gives them a feel and accessibility of an in-house team rather than outside counsel.’
‘The size, breath and variety of individuals with sub-specialties makes this firm stand out.’
‘Mason Hayes’s practice is unique because it forms the hub for the scores of companies operating at the intersection of tech, privacy and AI in Europe. The firm helps clients bridge patch works of rules and differential interpretations across geographies and jurisdictions, which is one of the biggest challenges in emerging fields like privacy.'
‘Oisín Tobin is a power house who can synthesize legal and policy issues from across a range of industries and disciplines, including privacy, data protection and AI. He offers creative solutions by virtue of his encyclopaedic knowledge of the law paired with practical experience advising a range of clients. He takes time to understand the drivers of my business and my sensibilities so that the work product is unique to my needs. It’s a rare skill for a lawyer.’
'Superb industry knowledge and practical, solution-focussed advisors.'

Key clients

Coinbase Global Inc.
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Company
WhatsApp Ireland Limited
Fitbit International Limited
Yahoo EMEA Limited
Airtable
Strava Inc
Automattic Inc
Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited

Work highlights

Represented Meta in a complex DPC investigation.
Represented Meta in appeal and judicial review proceedings before the Irish High Court, challenging an enforcement notice issued on foot of a binding order of the EDPB.
Advised Coinbase on a variety of new product launches in Europe.