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.
Deidre is ranked in Lexology Index 2026 as Highly Recommended for AI, and Data Protection, a Thought Leader for IT, and Recommended for Data Security.
Market recognition
Industry recognition for Deirdre’s work in technology and data law:
Legal 500
IT & Telecoms 2026
“Pre-eminent in this area” - Next Generation Partner (since 2020)
“I mostly deal with Richard Kemp, Chris Kemp, Deirdre Moynihan, and Eleanor Hobson. All are extremely capable in their own fields and, collectively, provide a service that we are happy to recommend to our own clients, which is the highest praise I can give here.”
Recognised for covering the “full spectrum of intellectual property, data, and contract law with a particular focus on cloud-based digital transformation projects”
Chambers
IT & Outsourcing 2026
"Deirdre is consistently excellent and diligently succeeds on behalf of her clients."
“Deirdre is a fantastic lawyer and is always a pleasure to deal with. She is extremely knowledgeable and commercial and is a shrewd and practical negotiator.”
“Deirdre is a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable, responsive, and has commercial and business acumen.”
“Deirdre is very good at handling clients.”
“She is a strong lawyer.”
Band 5 – 2026
Lexology Index
2026
Highly Recommended: Data Privacy & Protection, Artificial Intelligence
Thought Leader: Data – Information Technology
Recommended: Data Security
Lexology 100
2023
“Deirdre Moynihan is very responsive and takes a commercial, risk-aware approach. She has excellent negotiation skills and is a trusted business advisor.”
“Deirdre has acted for us in numerous agreements and given important guidance on data privacy and electronic communications.”
