RDJ LLP
RDJ LLP’s cyber and data protection team assists clients with the full array of issues concerning GDPR compliance and cybersecurity, which are core areas of focus for the team. The group primarily advises clients from the healthcare, technology, manufacturing, media and pharmaceutical sectors. Ricky Kelly, who leads the team, is noted for his broad knowledge of ransomware and payment redirection fraud.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The RDJ team has a deep understanding of data privacy and protection laws and regulations. They are also experts in the latest technologies and trends in the field. RDJ worked with us to develop solutions tailored to their specific needs that are both effective and affordable. The team is committed to providing excellent client service. They were responsive to our needs and provided timely and helpful advice. They worked closely with us and other professionals to understand our needs and develop solutions.’
- ‘Expertise and commitment. We were assisted on various projects by Sarah Slevin, Diarmaid Gavin and Elena Vassileva.’
- ‘Ricky Kelly is the lead partner on the team and has grown a team of experts. His attention to detail, communication skills and industry knowledge regarding data privacy and protection are second to none. Ricky provides numerous value adds to our business and customers, where he has designed educational and registration seminars/webinars for our existing and potential clients. Ricky and RDJ are a strategic partner for us.’
- ‘This team is responsive, pragmatic and has a depth of knowledge on the area that is hard to find.’
- ‘Ricky Kelly is an extremely responsive, knowledgeable and approachable partner who manages to explain the issues and risks comprehensively. He can be trusted to see matters through without follow-up and reminders.’
- ‘They understand the business and provide first-class advice and guidance on all privacy matters.’
- ‘Ricky Kelly is a very knowledgeable and practical advisor and always willing to jump on a call at short notice to discuss a matter.’
Key clients
- Hiscox
- Aviva
- IICP college
- Travelers
- Bon Secours Hospital Group
- Carechoice nursing home group
- CFC Underwriting Limited
- Janssen Sciences Ireland UC (t/a Johnson & Johnson)
- Industrial Information Resources
- Pepsico
- Carbery
- Renalytix AI Limited
- Medtronic
- Tornier Orthopaedics Limited
- Phenox Limited
- Stryker
- Bourn Electronics
- Delcath Systems Limited
- Rehab Group
- Cope Galay
- Fota Wildlife Park
- Oasis Hroup
- Dovea Genetics
- Payslip
- Toga freight
- Eventhaus
- Sorensen Engineering
- University of Galway
- University College Cork
- Dublin City University
- Trialview
- University College Dublin
- South East Technology University
- Examiner Group
- Southern Star
- Cara Partners
- Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
- Hovione
- Laya Healthcare
- Cognate Health
- Marymount University Hospital and Hospice
- Atacana Group, Inc
- geowox
- Ombudsman For Children
- Cork County Council
- Cork City Council
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
- Cyara Ireland
- Exa Infrastructure
- DistilledSCH Group
- Munster Rugby
- Irish Amateur Rowing Union Company Ireland
- PFH Technologies
- Abtran
- Client Solutions Limited
- Ulster Bank
- Pepper Asset Servicing
- Clearstream Global Services
- Evo Payments International GmbH
- O’Leary Life and Pensions
- Morgan McKinley
- Brightwater Recruitment
- Social Talent Network
- Shuz 4 U Limited
- Lidl Limited
- Cash & Carry Kitchens Limited
- Musgrave Retail Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Valid8me on data protection issues relating to the development of various software products to facilitate compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.
- Advised an Irish tech company on a cyber attack.
- Advised the Universities of Ireland on all matters relating to data protection, freedom of information and sccess to environmental information.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ricky Kelly