Technology & communications sector
We have a strong reputation and extensive experience in the technology & communications sector.
Ireland has a very active technology & communications sector combining the presence of the majority of major technology multi-nationals, a diverse range of thriving domestically founded technology providers and a well supported technology startup ecosystem.
Technology & Communications Group
Our team has developed a deep knowledge of this fast-paced sector based on our multi-practice experience. We work closely with clients to solve operational and growth challenges specific to technology & communications businesses including commercial agreements, intellectual property, e-commerce, data protection and the full range of corporate, equity fundraising and M&A transactions.
Our clients include Irish and international companies, private equity investors and entrepreneurs in software, communications, information technology, cloud computing, social media and technology services.
We have deep experience working alongside Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland and have particular expertise advising scaling start-ups and venture capital investors.
Many of our clients have significant operations outside of Ireland. We partner with international law firms to advise clients across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
Clients include:
- Ergo
- Capita (operators of Eircode - Ireland's post code system)
- Tech Mahindra
- Softco
- Fincons Group
- Datalogic
- Haemoscope Corporation
Our services
- Corporate transactions and exits including: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), cross-border mergers, domestic mergers, public offerings, strategic alliances, joint ventures, migrations and reorganisations
- Private equity, venture capital and debt funding
- Outsourcing, managed services, consultancy, non-disclosure, licencing, distributor , reseller, software development and other commercial agreements
- Data protection and privacy
- Intellectual property development, portfolio management and protection
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Website terms & conditions, privacy policies, ecommerce, online liability including ISP liability, domain name protection strategies, cybersquatting and recovery of domain names
- Public procurement and government grants
- Commercial property, environmental and planning
- Employment, pensions and incentives including share option schemes and employee incentive and reward schemes