ByrneWallace LLP
ByrneWallace LLP handles the full gamut of issues pertaining to privacy and data protection, including freedom of information, breach management and cybersecurity compliance. ‘Exceptional’ practice head Seán O’Donnell demonstrates broad expertise in GDPR compliance, assisting both private sector organisations and public bodies with data access requests and data security breaches. Zelda Deasy has longstanding experience in drafting and reviewing data transfer agreements and data protection policies, in addition to international data transfers and data processing agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘At the outset, I can confirm all our interactions with the ByrneWallace Data Protection & Privacy team were very constructive, and the service overall was excellent. We have often called on legal professionals for advice and guidance, and the service we received from Byrne Wallace LLP was exceptional.’
- ‘The team have encyclopaedic knowledge of the evolving GDPR jurisprudence and has acted in some of the largest scale data breaches involving financial services providers and state bodies to date.’
- ‘Easy to deal with. Calm and measured. Fantastic background knowledge and very sound judgement.’
- ‘Seán O’Donnell is very wise and informed. Very Practical.’
- ‘We recently engaged with Byrne Wallace, and I found their team to be most helpful and enlightening in many areas. Their insight into the subject matter provided my team confidence and comfort in the strength and integrity of our updated systems.’
- ‘I primarily dealt with Zelda Deasy, whose attention to detail was second to none, while also adding comfort by ensuring my organisation is in a much better position.’
- ‘Personalised attention to detail and a quick, coherent response to ongoing issues. An understanding of our unique business features and a bespoke response tailored to needs. Great understanding of GDPR issues and ensuing day-to-day challenges for the business.’
- ‘Zelda Deasy has a practical approach to GDPR issues impacting our business. Her team delivered a customised training plan for the business.’
- ‘The team asks the correct questions to understand the fundamental nature of the problem at hand and provides high-quality advice to solve the issue.’
- ‘The individuals are highly competent and provide sensible advice, which makes the practice unique.’
- ‘The team has a depth of knowledge and is aware of each other's areas, which ensures an efficient service. The team also work very well together, and for large complex projects provides an effective and cohesive response.’
- ‘Sean O'Donnell is exceptional, earlier this year as we dealt with a time-sensitive and evolving important matter, what stood out was the application of legal advice within a commercial setting, together with the responsiveness of the team and the availability for meetings.’
Key clients
- Aserve Investigators Limited
- Axon Evolution Limited
- Circol ELT
- Cloudware Limited t/a Aladdin Schools
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Horse Racing Ireland
- Local Government Operational Procurement Centre
- Marine Institute
- Neuromod Devices Limited
- OneProjects Design Innovation Limited
- Ótologie Tinnitus Care Limited
- Phibro Animal Health Limited
- Phonovation Limited
- ServiceNow Ireland Limited
- Tourism Ireland CLG
- ValitaCell Limited
Work highlights
- Advised ServiceNow Ireland Limited on data protection compliance requirements, in particular in the area of data processing agreements and contractual negotiations.
- Advised Littelfuse Inc on the data protection aspects involved in its high-value, multi-jurisdictional acquisition.
- Advised the Environmental Protection Agency on its compliance with data protection law.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Seán O’Donnell