O'Brien Legal - Privacy, Data Protection & Commercial Law Specialists

O'Brien Legal is a boutique law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by Rachel O'Brien. The firm specialises in helping businesses navigate privacy, data, artificial intelligence, and commercial law with clarity and confidence. With over 16 years of legal experience across in-house roles, top-tier law firms, and multiple jurisdictions, the firm brings a practical, business-focused approach to legal advice.

The firm provides personalised, hands-on legal advice and consultancy services that are clear, practical, and tailored to meet unique business needs. O'Brien Legal offers comprehensive services across three core areas: commercial law including sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures, licensing, outsourcing, and services agreements; privacy and data services encompassing privacy compliance, data protection, AI governance, contract drafting, breach management, compliance audits, Privacy Officer support, privacy impact assessments, and staff training; and intellectual property services including IP strategy development, trademark registration and protection, licensing agreements, and IP enforcement.

Rachel O'Brien holds advanced qualifications including a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice from the University of Oxford, and is certified as both a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E). She has been recognised by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Fellow of Information Privacy, one of its highest designations. The firm's approach focuses on protecting business interests, minimising risks, and providing a foundation for sustainable growth through proactive, business-focused strategies.