Keith Dunn is a partner in A&L Goodbody's Commercial & Technology team in Belfast. He advises clients on the drafting, negotiation and management of commercial agreements, and on the regulatory frameworks that govern them, including data protection, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. His work ranges from supply, licensing and collaboration agreements to outsourcing and technology transfer arrangements, and he is known for steering complex, multi-party transactions from initial strategy through to execution.
Keith also helps clients put technology and data regulation into practice. He designs practical governance frameworks, policies and procedures, and supports clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and personal data breaches.
Drawing on extensive in-house experience, Keith provides practical, business-aligned advice that helps clients manage risk while achieving their commercial objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Contracts/Technology/Data Protection/Intellectual Property
Experience Advising:
- A Building Society in relation to the negotiation of outsourced managed services contracts regarding the upgrade of its critical IT infrastructure.
- A leading UK-based pensions administration company in relation to the negotiation of an Outsourced Pensions Administration Agreement.
- An international social media company in relation to the drafting of an intra-group managed services agreement.
- A leading UK bank in relation to the drafting and negotiation of a bespoke ATM banknote supply agreement.
- A UK medical technology company in relation to the negotiation of a Master IT Platform and Configuration and Licence Agreement with a US-based multinational healthcare company.
- A global social media company on its breach response notifications to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office.
- A financial institution in relation to the deployment of an AI-powered automated decision-making application used to process applications for savings accounts and mortgages.
- A global marine outfitting company in relation to the negotiation of a full-service IT outsourcing agreement.
- An agri-food institute in relation to its collaboration, supply and research agreements with third party universities and research organisations.
- A UK-based manufacturing company in relation to an International Manufacture and Supply Agreement regarding the provision of electric vehicles.
Market Recommendations
Next Generation Partner, IT and Telecoms (Legal 500 2027)
Up and Coming Partner, Information Technology (Chambers UK 2027)
“He excels at explaining complex legal concepts and is highly knowledgeable. He quickly develops a thorough understanding of our business, has an excellent breadth of knowledge and communicates exceptionally well.” (Chambers UK 2027)
“He is easy to work with and highly experienced, bringing the expertise to cut through complexity quickly and deliver practical, commercial outcomes.” (Chambers UK 2027)
“Keith Dunn is recognised for his expertise in drafting and negotiating complex, high-value IT contracts. He is well-versed in software development agreements, SaaS arrangements and IT supply and service contracts.” (Chambers UK 2026)
“Keith Dunn’s advice in relation to a recent IT contract was excellent. Keith is extremely personable and easy to deal with, and his advice was authoritative and concise.” (Legal 500 2024)
Professional activities
Member of the Society for Computers and Law
Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals
Education
- Queen’s University Belfast – LLB
- University of Nottingham – LLM in International Commercial Law
- University of Ulster – Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
- Law Society of Northern Ireland – Certificate in Advanced Advocacy
- PDP – Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp.)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals – Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
- Admitted to practise in Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and the Republic of Ireland
Keith Dunn
Partner,
Commercial & Technology
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP