Experience

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

• Ireland
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate | Privacy & Data Protection | Artificial Intelligence | Blockchain

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Brian Cronin is an Associate on our market-leading Privacy and Data Security team. Brian advises some of the world’s leading technology companies on GDPR and other regulatory compliance matters including advising on the roll-out of emerging and innovative technologies and products, international data transfers, internal governance issues, privacy structures, cookies and similar tracking technologies, and privacy by design. He is a proven results-driven and collaborative lawyer… Show more Brian Cronin is an Associate on our market-leading Privacy and Data Security team. Brian advises some of the world’s leading technology companies on GDPR and other regulatory compliance matters including advising on the roll-out of emerging and innovative technologies and products, international data transfers, internal governance issues, privacy structures, cookies and similar tracking technologies, and privacy by design. He is a proven results-driven and collaborative lawyer with deep technological knowledge of the fields he advises on, meaning that he is able to navigate complex issues at the intersection of technology and the law in a fast-paced environment. Client experience includes working for one of the world’s leading Web3 platforms. Show less Brian Cronin is an Associate on our market-leading Privacy and Data Security team. Brian advises some of the world’s leading technology companies on GDPR and other regulatory compliance matters including advising on the roll-out of emerging and innovative technologies and products, international data transfers, internal governance issues, privacy structures, cookies and similar tracking technologies, and privacy by design. He is a proven results-driven and collaborative lawyer… Show more Brian Cronin is an Associate on our market-leading Privacy and Data Security team. Brian advises some of the world’s leading technology companies on GDPR and other regulatory compliance matters including advising on the roll-out of emerging and innovative technologies and products, international data transfers, internal governance issues, privacy structures, cookies and similar tracking technologies, and privacy by design. He is a proven results-driven and collaborative lawyer with deep technological knowledge of the fields he advises on, meaning that he is able to navigate complex issues at the intersection of technology and the law in a fast-paced environment. Client experience includes working for one of the world’s leading Web3 platforms. Show less



Matheson LLP

• Ireland
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solicitor | Commercial Litigation

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Highlights include: - Working on nine figure commercial litigation proceedings in the Commercial Court arising from the $64 billion Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme in the United States. - Working on a nine figure insurance dispute in the Commercial Court arising from alleged securities fraud related to a corporate acquisition in the United States.

• Solicitor | Commercial Litigation

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2021

  Matheson was ranked Ireland’s Most Innovative Law Firm in the 2017 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. Matheson’s clients include the majority of the Fortune 100 companies and over half of the world’s 50 largest banks. Matheson has worked closely with some of the world’s largest tech multinationals and high-profile start-ups advising 7 of the top 10 global technology brands.

• Commercial Real Estate

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Learnt a lot about land ownership in Ireland. Regular dealings with the Property Registration Authority.

• London Office

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  - Spent my third rotation at Matheson's office in London. - Working across Tax, Commercial Litigation and Finance & Capital Markets teams with an additional strong focus on Business Development and Client Relationships. Regularly met with current and prospective clients as part of our target client strategy.

• Technology & Innovation

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

  - Extensive engagement with data protection law in light of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Secondment to a national sporting body to deal with a high-profile data breach incident - Sporadic exposure to Intellectual Property Law and commercial contracts

• Commercial Litigation

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Worked on eight figure litigation proceedings in the Irish Commercial High Court - Direct experience engaging with counsel and clients on a number of other matters

• Tax

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  - Worked in the Tax department as a pre-trainee advising on a range of tax issues from a domestic and an international perspective.



The Human Programme

• London, United Kingdom

• Tutor and Writer

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  The Human Programme is a holistic coaching service which seeks to facilitate the sustainable and long-term growth of our clients. We believe that movement can be a portal to clients' self-optimisation and self-actualisation. My work can be seen here https://www.thehumanprogramme.com/journal/the-philosophy-of-the-human-programme The Human Programme is a holistic coaching service which seeks to facilitate the sustainable and long-term growth of our clients. We believe that movement can be a portal to clients' self-optimisation and self-actualisation. My work can be seen here https://www.thehumanprogramme.com/journal/the-philosophy-of-the-human-programme



Law Society of Ireland

• Ireland
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professional Practice Course

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

  - Founded the Blackhall Bookclub 2018/19 - Reached the semi-finals of the prestigious Irish Times Debating Competition - Passed all of my PPC1 and PPC2 exams - Founded the Blackhall Bookclub 2018/19 - Reached the semi-finals of the prestigious Irish Times Debating Competition - Passed all of my PPC1 and PPC2 exams



Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc

• South Africa
• Legal Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Candidate Attorney

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

  I had a thoroughly engaging and interesting time at one of the top law firms in South Africa, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Particular highlights involved working on: - A matter in relation to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; - Attending a meeting at the National Prosecuting Authority in relation to one of the most notorious State-committed atrocities during the apartheid era; and - An application by a refugee seeking citizenship status. I had a thoroughly engaging and interesting time at one of the top law firms in South Africa, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Particular highlights involved working on: - A matter in relation to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; - Attending a meeting at the National Prosecuting Authority in relation to one of the most notorious State-committed atrocities during the apartheid era; and - An application by a refugee seeking citizenship status.



Irish Rule of Law International

• Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Course Facilitator

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  I was involved in the provision of a Commercial Drafting Workshop for practicing attorneys at The Law Society of South Africa in Pretoria. These were Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) who had overcome the historical and institutional oppression of apartheid to create thriving careers in the legal profession. I was involved in the provision of a Commercial Drafting Workshop for practicing attorneys at The Law Society of South Africa in Pretoria. These were Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) who had overcome the historical and institutional oppression of apartheid to create thriving careers in the legal profession.



Nido

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Involved in the preproduction stage of Friend Theory whereby I worked as a copywriter for the Friend Theory website. Friend Theory is a free online platform which allows one to stay with or host people they have mutual friends with. Involved in the preproduction stage of Friend Theory whereby I worked as a copywriter for the Friend Theory website. Friend Theory is a free online platform which allows one to stay with or host people they have mutual friends with.



Law Society of Ireland

• Ireland
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• FE1 Exams

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Passed all eight of the FE1 exams. Passed all eight of the FE1 exams.



The Butlers Pantry

• Dublin, Ireland

• Barista

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2017

  McCabe's trained barista. McCabe's trained barista.



Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015



Matheson LLP

• Ireland
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2015



Wave Original

• San Diego, California

• Sales Assistant

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Surf shop located in Pacific Beach in San Diego, California. Staff were required to have a very outgoing and sociable personality. Surf shop located in Pacific Beach in San Diego, California. Staff were required to have a very outgoing and sociable personality.