Rachel specialises in privacy & data protection matters, and by extension, the ever-evolving areas of cybersecurity, AI, data and content regulation.
Rachel works closely with indigenous and multinational clients on all matters concerning data protection & privacy. Her extensive experience ranges from advising on global projects, complex data transfers, personal data breaches / cyber incidents & reputation management, regulatory investigations, individual complaints/rights requests, data subject claims/privacy litigation and general compliance matters. She is also focused on the growing video games industry within Ireland.
Rachel regularly speaks at events and provides training on her practice areas.
2025 Legal 500 EMEA
"Rachel Hayes is very smart, sharp and her ability to give relevant and business-focused advice is very valuable; her recent promotion to partner comes as no surprise." "Rather than simply restating the law, Leo Moore and Rachel Hayes focus on providing actionable solutions to compliance issues. They are diligent and conscientious in working to the brief provided."
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