Keith Dunn is a Senior Associate in A&L Goodbody's Commercial & Technology department in Belfast. He advises clients on a broad range of contractual matters with a particular focus on data protection, intellectual property and cyber security.
Keith has obtained a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law and is qualified to practise in Northern Ireland and England and Wales. In relation to data protection, Keith has obtained the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp.) and the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) qualification.
Keith specialises in the strategic planning, drafting, negotiation and post-execution management of a broad-spectrum of commercial contracts. These include agency, consultancy, distribution, licensing, manufacturing, outsourcing, research, sponsorship, supply and technology transfer agreements.
Keith has developed particular expertise in assisting clients within the R&D sector. He regularly advises clients in relation to the negotiation of collaborative arrangements between research institutions in both the private and public sectors, helping them develop, protect and exploit valuable IP rights and manage publication and accreditation rights.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial & Technology/Commercial Contracts
Market Recommendations
“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)
Legal 500 UK 2024 – Rising Star – IT and Telecoms
Education
- Queen’s University Belfast – LLB
- University of Nottingham – LLM in International Commercial Law
- 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)
Keith Dunn
Senior
Associate,
Commercial & Technology
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP