Entrusted by significant publishing, broadcasting, TV and film production, internet, betting, and gaming clients, McCann FitzGerald LLP’s key strength lies in handling a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters for domestic and international clients. Key areas of expertise for the practice include privacy and defamation cases, joint ventures, licensing, advertising, broadcasting, and audio-visual media services matters. Audrey Byrne leads the practice, bringing extensive expertise in managing digital media disputes and addressing contentious issues impacting online platforms. Betting and gaming group head Alan Heuston is a key contact for online betting, gaming, and lottery companies.
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- ‘The MCFG team supports our organisation in a range of legal areas - the quality and range of advice is exceptional. Due to the level of expertise within the organisation, they can advise in a timely and focused way, with insight into how our organisation operates.’
- ‘Individuals have a level of experience and expertise to advise in a considered and strategic way. They apply this knowledge to the circumstances to support us in how we work.’
- ‘The team are engaged, knowledgeable and approachable.’
- ‘Alan Heuston is deeply knowledgeable and experienced. His experience across private practice and in-house roles equips him to provide pragmatic strategic advice. He is approachable and great to work with.’
- ‘Audrey Byrne is particularly strong.’
- ‘The expertise and industry knowledge of the cross-functional teams at McCann FitzGerald is second to none. The advice is always tailored specifically to our needs.’
Kernmandanten
- BuzzFeed
- Amazon
- The Clooney Foundation
- Office Holdings
- Coimisiún na Meán
- Mediahuis
- RTE
- Bet365
- Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted LinkedIn with defending two proceedings brought by two individuals alleging defamation against them by LinkedIn.
- Advised Amazon on the El Presidente drama series broadcast on Amazon Prime.
- Advised BuzzFeed on defending a defamation claim by self-help ‘guru’ Tony Robbins against BuzzFeed UK.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Audrey Byrne
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Alan Heuston