Arthur Cox delivers a comprehensive set of services across high-profile litigation and complex non-contentious media and entertainment matters, spanning defamation proceedings, advertising and sponsorship agreements, commercial licensing, and other content-related issues. The team acts for a broad client base that includes broadcasters, cable companies, online game developers, producers, publishers, and advertising agencies. The team is jointly spearheaded by Colin Kavanagh, the go-to person for corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues; Keith Smith, an experienced litigator; and Richard Willis, a specialist in internal and regulatory investigations.

Flynn O'Driscoll offers comprehensive expertise across the media and entertainment sector, covering advertising, music, film, and television. The team handles contentious and non-contentious matters, including pre and post-publication advice, defamation, confidentiality, and intellectual property disputes, regularly advising major Irish publishers and media outlets on advertising and brand sponsorship arrangements. Kieran Kelly, the head of the practice, specialises in business litigation and provides counsel on a wide array of matters, including defamation, privacy, and statutory regulation. Zoë Mollaghan is another key member of the team.

Hayes Solicitors LLP serves a distinguished client base, including publishers, authors, production companies, and advertising and marketing industry bodies. The team provides day-to-day advice across all aspects of media law, with a particular focus on defamation, copyright, data protection, and privacy matters. It also handles mandates related to image rights, intellectual property, and commercial contracts for talent agencies, celebrities, and prominent organisations. Practice head David Phelan provides expert advice on pre-publication consideration of articles, advertisements, media contracts, and copyright.

Offering a full-service media and entertainment practice, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP's team routinely advises on a wide range of issues, including advertising, production agreements, media rights, content regulation, and broadcasting license applications. The team is equally adept at handling contentious matters, such as defamation and media defence, and managing corporate transactions and commercial matters. Michael Madden heads the practice and has notable expertise in regulatory and media law. Luke Murray is another key member who focuses on EU media and communications regulation and competition law issues.

Matheson LLP is well-regarded for its expertise, particularly in the Irish film and television sector. The team advises media and broadcasting companies and regulatory and statutory bodies on various matters spanning film, television, and digital media. Combining its entertainment law expertise with the capabilities of its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, the firm offers detailed advice on defamation and privacy law. The practice serves a diverse client base, including producers, lenders, financiers, and distributors, across contentious and non-contentious matters. Ruth Hunter leads the entertainment practice, while Michael Byrne heads the defamation and privacy team.

Entrusted by significant publishing, broadcasting, TV and film production, internet, betting, and gaming clients, McCann FitzGerald LLP’s key strength lies in handling a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters for domestic and international clients. Key areas of expertise for the practice include privacy and defamation cases, joint ventures, licensing, advertising, broadcasting, and audio-visual media services matters. Audrey Byrne leads the practice, bringing extensive expertise in managing digital media disputes and addressing contentious issues impacting online platforms. Betting and gaming group head Alan Heuston is a key contact for online betting, gaming, and lottery companies.

Philip Lee LLP’s media team is highly active in the film and television sector, representing a diverse client base that includes major studios, state media agencies, artists, production and animation companies, banks, financial institutions, and investors. The team provides comprehensive advice on production-related legal matters and financing, acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. Brian Gormley, whose workload spans the financing and production of large international feature films, animation series, and domestic television programmes, heads the practice. Jonathan Kelly brings vast expertise in the area of film and television finance. Jessica Gorman is another key contact.

William Fry LLP offers comprehensive legal support to a diverse range of clients in the media and entertainment sector, including daily newspapers, domestic TV channels, and leading media companies. The team handles contentious and non-contentious matters, with expertise spanning defamation and privacy law, brand protection, reputation management, M&A transactions, regulatory compliance, commercial issues, and employment disputes. It is particularly active in representing media outlets and plaintiffs in defamation cases and advising on acquisition and copyright matters. Paul Convery, a litigation specialist with a focus on telecommunications and media disputes, co-heads the practice alongside Fiona Barry, who has longstanding experience in assisting print and TV sector clients with pre and post-publication. Rachel Hayes is another key contact.

The media and entertainment practice at A&L Goodbody LLP advises its portfolio of clients on their complex needs in the media and entertainment sector. The team handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including regulatory compliance, data protection, advertising and sponsorship agreements, defamation, copyright, and other media-related disputes. John Cahir oversees the team and has substantial experience handling IP matters. John Whelan is sought after by clients seeking advice on commercial and regulatory issues.

RDJ LLP has considerable strength in handling a wide range of legal issues for broadcasting, print, and digital media companies, offering contentious and non-contentious services. The team represents clients in defamation proceedings, acting for plaintiffs and media outlets, and regularly advises newspapers on challenging reporting restrictions. Darryl Broderick leads the contentious media team, bringing extensive experience in managing reputation management and other media-related disputes before the Irish courts. Diarmaid Gavin heads the non-contentious media team, providing advice on media mergers, advertising compliance, content acquisition and licensing, data protection, and advertising law.

Bird & Bird acts for a diverse client list of international and domestic clients in the full range of media and entertainment mandates. Key areas of strength for the practice include commercial transactions, data protection, regulatory enforcement, and intellectual property matters. Deirdre Kilroy heads the practice and is noted for advising on technology, gaming and gambling, content, and data-rich industry regulations in Ireland. Co-head Anna Morgan handles a broad range of digital gaming and social media-related mandates.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace LLP merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, renowned for assisting public and private sector clients in safeguarding their reputations. The team offers proactive support in mitigating the impact of events, such as product recalls, data breaches, cyber-attacks, and negative media attention. Beyond these areas, the firm also focuses on assisting clients in removing defamatory content from social media platforms and handling trademark misuse or impersonation cases. Practice head Mark O’Shaughnessy provides strategic guidance to local and global organisations navigating intricate legal conflicts, specialising in corporate and shareholder disputes, intellectual property issues, and insurance-related matters.