Chris Bolland is a partner in A&L Goodbody's market-leading Technology group. He is an expert in privacy, data protection, information technology and e-commerce law. His clients include some of the largest technology companies in the world.
Chris advises on all aspects of compliance with data protection law; including the ePrivacy regime, data breach response, international transfers and technical product counselling. He frequently counsels clients on the regulatory implications of new and emerging technologies and products. He also has extensive experience advising on the evolving regulatory obligations for online businesses. This includes advising on intermediary liability (and the eCommerce regime generally), online consumer protection law, geo-blocking rules and content moderation rules.
Chris also advises on the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property including software licences, software development agreements, intellectual property assignments and intellectual property transfers.
Areas of Expertise
Technology/Technology Regulation and Investigations/Data Security/Data Privacy/Privacy & Data Security/Commercial Contracts/ IT Contracts/Betting, Gaming & Licensing/Intellectual Property/General Data Protection Regulation/Investing in Ireland
Market Recommendations
'My go-to partner at ALG is Chris Bollard. He is a trusted adviser and a great ally. Chris has a genuine interest in our business and has tackled many complex data protection issues for me. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and his advice is always insightful and practical.’ (Legal 500 2026)
'What distinguishes ALG for me is Chris Bollard - he is incredibly knowledgeable and his advice is always insightful and practical.’ (Legal 500 2026)
'We bring complex data queries and Chris and his team always help us to assess risks and resolve as appropriate.' (Legal 500 2026)
"Chris Bollard is a really outstanding lawyer who is clearly an expert on data protection." (Chambers Europe 2024)
Professional activities
Chris lectures on the Law Society of Ireland’s Certificate in Data Protection Practice course and its PPC1 course for trainee solicitors. Chris has also been invited to speak on data protection matters in Stanford Law School and the Kings Inns. He occasionally publishes articles on legal matters relating to data protection and formerly sat on the Law Society of Ireland's eSignatures working group.
Education
- LLM, Law, Science and Technology, Stanford Law School 2015
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland, 2012
- BCL (First Class Hons) University College Cork, 2006
Chris Bollard
Partner,
Technology
Dublin