Deirdre Moynihan
Deirdre is an experienced tech lawyer who joined Kemp IT Law in May 2016 and became a Partner in April 2020.
Deirdre specialises in all aspects of contract, commercial, intellectual property and data law as they apply to new technologies and has significant experience advising on large-scale digital transformation projects driven by the move to cloud computing, hybrid clouds and other “as a service” technologies. Deirdre acts for both suppliers and customers on all layers of the tech stack, with a particular expertise in advising law firms on technology procurement, and has in-depth market knowledge and experience advising on complex, technical issues arising at the intersection of law and technology.
Deirdre also advises on IP and data law matters covering GDPR issues and issues surrounding the acquisition and exploitation of data and other IP rights.
Global Leader (WWL 2023: Data – Information Technology, Data Privacy & Data Protection)
Next Generation Partner (Legal 500)
‘Deirdre Moynihan focuses on aspects of contract, commercial, IP and data law.’ (L500 2024)
‘Her customer service is excellent. She strikes the right balance between seeking my instructions and advising me on what those instructions should be.’ (Chambers UK 2024)
‘She is responsive, commercially astute and very knowledgeable of underlying legal and technical issues.’ (Chambers UK 2024)
‘Deirdre understands what she is talking about and is clear in her explanations.’ (Chambers UK 2024)
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Insight
We publish for our clients and contacts blogs, vlogs and white papers, and hold occasional events and webinars about developments in Tech Law.
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Turning Hindsight into Foresight Part 1: Future Proofing your Contract
What happens when implementation or deployment doesn’t go as planned? There are a few things worth keeping in mind for ...
Does my AI own the IP that it creates? If not, who? A summary of the position in the UK and US
Interesting IP law questions arise when we view AIs as creators in their own right rather than mere software tools. ...
The Supreme Court AI Decision
Deirdre Moynihan talks about the Supreme Court’s highly anticipated judgment delivered in December 23.