With recent research indicating that Ireland has the potential to become a world leader in the cloud computing industry, our Technology Department is well positioned to assist businesses engaging with and supplying cloud services.

Our team of experienced legal and tax advisors offer clients clear and practical advice that is based on a detailed understanding of their products and services.

We are renowned for the depth and high quality of experience gained working with leading and niche technology companies, understanding potential pitfalls and being pro-active so as to respond effectively to the varied issues faced by clients in this evolving sector.

Areas of expertise include:

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating cloud computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) agreements
• Software development and maintenance/support agreements
• End user licence agreements
• E-commerce and distance selling
• Software licensing agreements
• Website development agreements
• Website hosting agreements
• Website terms of use and privacy statements
• Data protection and privacy
• Direct marketing

David Cullen, Head of our Technology and Commercial Contracts Department, specialises in complex technology matters and the strategic protection and development of intellectual property. He is considered an industry expert in the cloud computing sector having authored a number of articles on the subject as well as addressing the Cloud Computing Summit in both 2009 and 2010.

dotMobi – dotMobi is a leading mobile Internet services company in Ireland. Its product ‘goMobi’ was recently named as “Best Technical Innovation of 2010” by the Irish Software Association. The goMobi product gives content providers the tools they need to create a dynamic and valuable mobile websites.  DeviceAtlas was also developed by dotMobi and it has quickly assumed the position of the world’s premier mobile device database. DeviceAtlas is designed to meet the needs of the growing number of mobile developers around the world

Nimble Apps - Nimble Apps is an online software publisher.  It recognised the divergence between traditional administration focused management software and business intelligence software which can prove complicated and cost prohibitive.  Nimble Apps endeavored to bridge this gap by simplifying the treatment of these processes.  Its answer is SalesClic, a SaaS based user-friendly sales pipeline management solution combining sales management, analysis and forecasting

Comada - Comada’s award winning Managed Assets Technology delivers fully integrated hedge fund portfolio and liquidity management solutions. Their M.A.T.ware transaction-based software works with clients’ existing infrastructure to maximise performance and ensure a clear overview of fund portfolios.  It has won praise from numerous industry experts including at the Funds Europe Awards and the Banker Technology Awards

eSpatial Solutions - eSpatial is a leading provider of geospatial products and services based in Dublin.  As a technology leader in the GIS and Location Information Solutions market eSpatial has built up considerable expertise, experience and intellectual property in spatial software development and marketing.  iSMART SaaS GIS is the first and only online solution that provides full-function Geospatial Information System (GIS) as a web based SaaS solution.

Department

Sources say: 'The Ferrari of Irish law firms.' 'It combines pragmatism and practicality with a comprehensive approach.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - TMT

William Fry’s experienced team is ‘affable and insightful’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - TMT

The firm has strong corporate TMT experience, with clients saying the team 'always delivers'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – TMT

Sources appreciate that “the firm is flexible and can adapt well to the needs of its technology clients,” and that “it offers broad-based knowledge and expertise in the sector.”
Chambers Europe, 2010 – Information Technology

David Cullen

David Cullen is greatly appreciated by clients, who say: 'He is extremely considered and takes the time to understand our needs. He makes us feel at ease and listens to what we are saying.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - TMT

David Cullen is ‘one of the best in the business’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - TMT

David Cullen has a wealth of experience in technology. "He takes in the bigger picture and advises in a commercial, solution-focused context."
Chambers Europe, 2011 - TMT

IT and telecoms head David Cullen is considered ‘outstanding’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 – TMT

David Cullen comes highly recommended as “an exceptionally knowledgeable and down-to-earth lawyer.”
Chambers Europe, 2010 – Information Technology

Leo Moore
Leo Moore is a firm favourite with his clients.  As one enthuses, 'his strength is his ability to take complex issues and communicate it in a simple and easy to understand manner. He is also incredibly pleasant to work with.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - TMT

Leo Moore is ‘a breath of fresh air’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - TMT