We offer particular knowledge and expertise in assisting clients with Outsourcing.  We advise on domestic and international infrastructure outsourcing and business process re-organisation transactions in which people and knowledge transfer occurs.

The team is also involved in assisting with the legal aspects of commercial activities including:

• Applications development contracts
• Cloud computing services
• Licensing
• OEM arrangements
• Procurement of IT systems
• Provision of managed services
• Support services
• Systems integration

Together with our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, we work with our clients on negotiation and litigation strategies when disputes arise.

Relevant experience in relation to outsourcing law includes advising:

Railway Procurement Agency on the outsourcing of the build, support and maintenance of Ireland’s new Integrated Ticketing System (ITS); contracts for operation of ITS.

Jacob Fruitfield Foods Limited on the outsourcing of its manufacturing activities.

Edward Dillon on the outsourcing of warehousing and distribution services.

Grand Canal Theatre on the outsourcing of the provision of service, hardware and software relating to its IT systems and infrastructure.

IKEA on the outsourcing of the installation and provision of payment systems, merchant services and credit card terminals.

RSA on the outsourcing of IT requirements.

Hitachi on the outsourcing of its warehousing and logistical services.

IKEA on the outsourcing of its home assembly services.

RDS on the outsourcing of its catering activities.

Department

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

'William Fry's core philosophy is understanding its client's business. The team is proactive, always operating in a broader context and never focusing on a specific issue.'
Chambers Europe, 2011 - 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

"IT is an active area for the firm and it continues to advise notable clients".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009 – TMT

This firm has an integrated technology and intellectual property department, and can therefore provide a full service to clients. The team has a wealth of experience in IT procurement, licensing and e-commerce matters.
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Information Technology

Team

Myra Garrett
Managing Partner Myra Garrett is praised as ‘exceptional’ for her ‘excellent understanding of the industry’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – TMT

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

David Cullen is an ‘outstanding lawyer’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - TMT

Sources report that David Cullen '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, 2010 – TMT

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

Ken Casey
Ken Casey is praised as ‘quietly confident, and client orientated’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - TMT

Ken Casey is recommended for his ‘client focused approach’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – TMT

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

Leo Moore 'garners praise from clients for his grasp of technical issues, as well as his efficient and responsive manner'.
Chambers Europe, 2011 - TMT