David Cullen
Partner
David is a Partner in William Fry’s Technology Group, specialising in complex technology matters and the strategic protection and development of intellectual property, in particular for online and digital markets.
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Representative work includes advising multinational clients on:
- the development, implementation and operation of several national IT infrastructure projects;
- all aspects of data protection and privacy, dealing with large scale data and security breaches and cybersecurity;
- corporate data protection/privacy related projects including advising on various matters involving the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, audits, PIAs, preparation for GDPR, group implementation of policies and review of existing policies & procedures; and
- negotiation of complex commercial contracts including outsourcing and naming rights agreements.
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2023 Chambers Europe
“He puts the client first not just in words but also in actions.” “David Cullen combines a comprehensive knowledge of business and technology with his profound legal expertise and a pragmatic, holistic, client-focused approach to deliver results.” “David Cullen is very responsive, sound in judgement and balanced.” “He is a very strong commercial lawyer who is able to marry legal advice with business advice.”

2023 Legal 500 EMEA
David is ranked in the Hall of Fame for Information Technology for Legal 500.

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