Arthur Cox‘s team is well versed in advising on technology contracts, particularly relating to outsourcing and IT systems procurements. The practice also assists a roster of household names across a range of industries, including clients from both the public and private sectors, with day-to-day technology-related corporate issues. Rob Corbet has a strong background in the protection and commercialisation of data and intellectual property. Colin Rooney has extensive knowledge of IT agreements and data processing structures. Ian Duffy is adept at handling IT contracts and cyber security matters for corporations, technology companies and state bodies. Olivia Mullooly is an IP expert who assists clients with technology and data protection contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The information technology team at Arthur Cox has excellent lawyers across all levels who provide an outstanding service. They take the time to understand your commercial objectives and ensure their advice is tailored to your needs.’
- ‘Colin Rooney is an exceptional lawyer. He has deep technical knowledge and consistently delivers with clarity and focus. He partners with you to ensure you achieve the best result from a legal perspective and for your commercial objectives.’
- ‘Always practical and finding solutions, always trying to make sure the deal stays alive, always with the client's interests at heart. They can be tough when needed and tough on the things that make sense.’
- ‘Colin Rooney is exceptional - his availability is great, the team behind him is great, and he is always on the important issues.’
- ‘Strong team with a depth of expertise and experience. Consistently take a solution-based approach.’
- ‘Ian Duffy is an excellent young partner in this space.’
- 'They are a great team. Very responsive and provide commercial advice that is always on target.'
- 'Olivia Mullooly is excellent. She understands the law and can deliver commercial solutions.'
Key clients
- Openmind Networks Limited
- Permanent TSB
- Phoenix Group
- AIB
- Woodies DIY
- Flutter Entertainment plc
- IBEC
- Bytedance (TikTok)
- CRH
- Musgrave
- Dole/Total Produce
- National Treasury Management Agency
- Front App LLC
- Carelon Global Solutions
- Indeed
- Bank of Ireland
- First Home Scheme
- RTE
- Home Building Finance Ireland
- Genuity Science Limited
- Meta
- Vodafone
- CluneTech
Work highlights
- Advised Munster Technological University on all matters arising from the cyber attack on the university in February 2023.
- Assisted Permanent TSB plc with its recent acquisition of certain elements of the Ulster Bank retail, SME and asset finance businesses.
- Advised First Home Scheme on the master services agreement with the relevant service provider and the establishment of the IT platform to establish the First Home Scheme.
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Ian Duffy
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Corbet, Colin Rooney, Olivia Mullooly, Ian Duffy