Hayes solicitors LLP

Hayes solicitors LLP provides a comprehensive range of legal services to corporate, public and private clients in Ireland and internationally, especially in the UK. We have earned a strong reputation for handling complex mandates, providing strategic advice and representing clients in high value litigation.

Our data protection and privacy team are experts in this evolving area of law. We advise clients in a wide range of industries including, media, advertising and marketing, retail, motor, childcare and education, recruitment, healthcare, technology and ecommerce.

We assist organisations in ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, particularly the GDPR.  We advise on contractual arrangements for outsourcing data processing, international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules and the EU/US privacy shield.

Phone: +353 1 6624747
Mail: law@hayes-solicitors.ie
Web: hayes-solicitors.ie

Cian Clinch

Office003531 662 4747

Mobile0035386 440 0608

Cian is a partner in the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors.

He advises on and leads the drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements, including technology and IT agreements such as software, SaaS and master services agreements, and advises on legal and contractual issues arising from digital platforms, online services and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. He also advises on terms and conditions of sale and the legal aspects of marketing and advertising campaigns.

A central focus of his practice is data protection, privacy and technology law. He works with clients on the practical application of GDPR and ePrivacy requirements in a commercial context, including the structuring of data processing and sharing arrangements, governance frameworks and risk management strategies. He also advises on AI governance and regulatory compliance.

Cian also advises extensively on consumer law and the complex regulatory frameworks governing these activities, with a particular focus on digital and online environments, including consumer protection, e-commerce, advertising compliance and issues such as unfair commercial practices and greenwashing.

He has a strong track record in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes, contractual disputes and enforcement matters.

What is the INPLP?

INPLP is a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters. INPLP provides targeted and concise guidance, multi-jurisdictional views and practical information to address the ever-increasing and intensifying field of data protection challenges. INPLP fulfils its mission by sharing know-how, conducting joint research into data processing practices and engaging proactively in international cooperation in both the private and public sectors.