Media & Entertainment
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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(028) 9031 4466About
Provided by A&L Goodbody
Our leading Media law specialists provide advice on media law and regulation, defamation and freedom of expression issues to the Firm's wide range of clients. Our lawyers are well versed in navigating the complex set of laws, regulations, industry standards and corporate governance requirements relating to the fast-paced broadcast and print media sectors in Ireland.
The development of social media, coupled with developments in defamation and advertising law involves more individuals in the area of media than ever before.
We advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from commercial arrangements, regulatory aspects of media law and contentious proceedings before the courts or various regulators.
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody has an estimable media practice which attracts multinational corporates and local talent alike. The team's clients include newspaper publishers, broadcasters, sporting organisations and major tech companies. Areas of particular expertise include licensing and contractual arrangements, data privacy, pre-publication advice and reporting restrictions.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody acted for the BBC in successfully defending urgent High Court injunctive proceedings in respect of an exposédocuseries 'The Year that Rocked Irish Dancing'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a good understanding of the clients' needs and communicate very clearly and concisely."
"Their customer focus is of a very high standard and their attention to detail in preparing and defending cases is outstanding. They are highly efficient, knowledgeable and absolutely professional."
"Their client list reads like a who’s who of the industry. The team are brilliantly led by Ciaran O’Shiel. It is very rare to get such strength in depth in one team."
"The team has a good understanding of the clients' needs and communicate very clearly and concisely."
"Their customer focus is of a very high standard and their attention to detail in preparing and defending cases is outstanding. They are highly efficient, knowledgeable and absolutely professional."
"Their client list reads like a who’s who of the industry. The team are brilliantly led by Ciaran O’Shiel. It is very rare to get such strength in depth in one team."
Notable Practitioners
Ronan Marlow is a former barrister with substantial litigation experience. He is particularly noted for his work on behalf of social media platforms.
"Ronan is a partner in the making."
