Ireland

In a world shaped by technology, innovation, and regulation, you need legal advisors who understand both the technical and commercial dimensions of your business. The Irish team at Bird & Bird combines this expertise with a forward-thinking approach to help you navigate complexity and capitalise on opportunity.

Using our international scope and experience advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional issues, our market-leading experts in intellectual property, life sciences and healthcare, tech & comms, privacy and data protection, employment, and corporate are on hand in Ireland to help your business stay ahead and at the forefront of innovation.

We understand that as the largest English-speaking economy in the European Union, Ireland offers an appealing gateway to companies looking to do business in the region. You need legal advisors who both understand the local legal environment and can advise across regions on EU frameworks and rulings. Our team in Ireland works seamlessly with colleagues across our global network to deliver coordinated, high-quality advice wherever your business operates.

Our Expertise

Intellectual Property
Your patent litigation strategies in Ireland and across Europe benefit from our leadership in this field. We provide effective representation and advice on copyright and design strategies, whether defensively or offensively before the Courts, supported by unrivalled market experience. Your brand portfolios in Ireland, Europe, and globally are protected with our 24/7 global reach.

Data Protection & Privacy
We offer compliance and data protection solutions tailored to your business. Our rapid response teams are on standby to support you in the event of a data breach and to help you navigate regulatory complexities and manage data flows securely and compliantly.

Technology
We support you throughout the entire lifecycle of technology projects. From strategy, negotiation, and procurement to complex contracting (including smart contracts), licensing, and IP transactions. We help you mitigate risk and create value, offering pragmatic, commercially focused advice on regulatory challenges affecting your business, including cyber, cloud, platforms, and marketplaces. Our team also advises on the legal frameworks underpinning the adoption and commercialisation of emerging technologies, including AI and digital platforms, enabling you to deploy technology with confidence and resilience.

Employment
We guide you through compliance with complex workplace regulations, helping you manage organisational change, including strategic dismissals, TUPE, reductions in force, and changes to terms and conditions, work practices, and policies. Our lawyers also advise on workplace investigations and disputes, including unfair dismissal, protected disclosures, bullying and harassment, and discrimination claims.

Corporate
We advise on structuring and managing corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructurings. Our support extends to corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance, as well as guidance on business expansion, investment, and succession planning to support your long-term growth and stability.

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