The commercial and technology practice at A&L Goodbody LLP is active across the full spectrum of intellectual property and technology law. The team assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of outsourcing contracts and intellectual property and GDPR compliance, including data processing. John Whelan leads the team, with a focus on commercial transactions and contract management-related IT issues. The other notable individuals include John Cahir, Chris Bollard and Andrew Sheridan, who are recommended for their expertise in IP and data-driven transactions. Aideen Burke was a new arrival in 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It's a very large team in the Irish market with great technical knowledge.’
- ‘Mark Ellis is excellent.’
- ‘Mark Ellis is very knowledgeable of the law but also practical and commercial in his approach to negotiation. He is very responsive and kept the matter we were working on moving forward despite unanticipated delays.’
- 'A&L Goodbody's information technology team has a number of standout lawyers, including John Cahir and John Whelan.'
Key clients
- Enterprise Ireland
- Vera Financial
- Bank of Ireland
- Numis
Work highlights
- Represented Enterprise Ireland in the negotiation and drafting of a contract for the complex outsourced provision of a financial management system.
- Represented Vera Financial in a detailed technology outsourcing agreement with Irish Progressive Services International Limited.
- Advised Numis on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of an intra-group outsourcing agreement, including the application of the EBA and CBI outsourcing guidelines.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Whelan