The dispute resolution team at Bird & Bird handles a range of services for leading clients, from disputes for technology companies to arbitration proceedings for international sports clients and institutions, and contentious matters affecting the communications and life sciences sectors, among others. The firm benefits from the cross-border collaboration between its Australia and London teams on a number of cases, making it well placed to assist clients in multiple time zones. Jonathon Ellis is experienced in corporate and commercial disputes, and Julie Cheeseman assists clients in the technology and telecoms sectors. Other key individuals include Jane Owen, Brianna Quinn and Rebecca Currey.
Testimonials
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‘Very responsive, great litigation strategy and feel for the Australian legal landscape.’
‘Jonathan Taylor and Brianna Quinn are excellent in the field of sports law litigation.’
‘Jonathon Ellis is extremely pragmatic, knowledgeable and has a great personality.'
- 'Jonathan Tay is a brilliant operator, very responsive and thorough.’
‘Very practical and flexible in their approach and advice.’
‘The law firm’s commitment to putting clients first is a key strength. They actively listen to clients’ needs, provide personalized advice, and tailor legal strategies accordingly. The firm’s team comprises seasoned attorneys with deep expertise in specific areas of law.'
Key clients
- Take-Two Interactive Inc
- Rockstar Games, Inc
- Epic Games
- Datacom
- TPG Telecom Limited, including PIPE Networks
- Nine
- Football Australia
- CJZ Pty Ltd (formerly Cordell Jigsaw Productions)
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
- Gold Star Line Limited
- Crypto Open Patent Alliance
- Salesforce
- World Aquatics
- International Tennis Integrity Agency
- International Testing Agency
- FIFA
- Basketball Arbitral Tribunal
Work highlights
- Acted for Epic Games in relation to its claim of copyright infringement and breach of terms pertaining to Fortnite.
- Represented CJZ and its managing director and co-founder in separate proceedings arising out of a commercial dispute about the consumer affairs television series The Checkout, which aired on ABC.
- Acted for Nine in the defence of defamation proceedings related to A Current Affair, Nine’s flagship prime time current affairs programme.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathon Ellis