Dentons strengthens Dublin TMT practice with appointment of partner David Kirton

Dublin-Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, is pleased to announce that David Kirton has joined its Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) practice in Dublin as a partner.

David is a dual-qualified lawyer in Ireland and England and Wales and brings extensive experience advising Irish and international businesses on TMT matters including complex technology transactions, Irish and EU technology regulation, strategic contracts and sourcing, and the development, protection and exploitation of intellectual property and data.

David advises clients across a range of sectors including technology, medtech, pharmaceuticals, financial and professional services and consumer businesses.

David will join Dentons' highly ranked TMT team covering the UK, Ireland & Middle East (UKIME). His appointment confirms Dentons as a firm with a market-leading TMT practice in Dublin, offering clients both an extensive international reach and a premium full-service practice locally.

Paul Jarvis, CEO of Dentons' UKIME region said: "We are delighted that David has joined our team in Dublin as we continue to invest in Ireland and as a strategic growth market. David is well-known for his technical excellence and commercial insight, and his appointment significantly enhances our TMT capabilities."

Eavan Saunders, Managing Partner for Dentons in Ireland, said:"The Irish market hosts the European headquarters of most of the world's leading multinational technology companies that require real subject matter legal experts with international experience. It is great news for Dentons that David with his multi-jurisdictional experience and has come on board, significantly bolstering our TMT team and strengthening our ability to assist these global clients."

Tristan Jonckheer, Practice Group Leader for TMT for Dentons' UKIME region said: "Our TMT team has long been recognised as market-leading and we already act for many of the world's largest technology companies that are located in Ireland. David's appointment brings more specialist experience and knowledge to support these clients, as well as providing his own clients with access to Dentons' global TMT expertise."

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