Willy Mikalef
Bird & BirdBird & Bird has a strong track record advising on projects in France and in emerging markets and is able to draw on the firm's strong capabilities in multiple areas to advise on competition issues, regulatory compliance, contentious matters, and commercial and public law issues. Clients include governments, private companies, technology conglomerates and telephone technology and handset manufacturers. Stéphane Leriche, who has a strong transactional practice, and Willy Mikalef, who combines space law with his specialism in telecoms, are the practice heads. Other key names include Jean-Claude Vecchiatto and Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Bird & Bird's telecoms team is able to impose a high standard of quality in their work with major industrial clients as well as emerging countries.’
‘The dynamism of the telecom team and its knowledge of the latest developments in information technology make Bird a decisive player in telecommunications.’
‘High specialization in telecommunications and data protection.'
‘Very available and very involved.'
‘Mélanie Bercot particularly stands out for her dedication and her in-depth knowledge of the files.’
Key clients
- Government of Ivory Coast
- Aircall
- Guadeloupe Regional Council
- Selafa Mja
- Dauphin Telecom
- EMD
- Airbus Defence And Space
- Government of the Sultanate of Oman
- Celeste
Work highlights
- Providing strategic advice to the Government of Ivory Coast to identify the obstacles to investments in telecom sector and drafting its incoming telecoms law.
- Advising Airbus on the procurement and financing of a new type of telecommunication electric, geostationary satellite, re-configurable in orbit.
- Advising Celeste in relation with the acquisition of the Magic Online group, one of the pioneers in the provision of hosting and Internet access for businesses in France.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stéphane Leriche, Willy Mikalef