‘Identifying the important issues and strategy’, Bird & Bird LLP has significant asset tracing and recovery experience. The team represents state-owned entities, company groups, corporations and HNW individuals in claims concerning crypto and cyber fraud, unlawful means conspiracy, fraudulent mispresentation, deceit, collusion, and conspiracy to defraud investors. International and domestic fraud specialist Sophie Eyre is ’excellent at analysing complex issues’; Jonathan Speed focuses on disputes in the technology and communications sectors; Simona Peter‘s track record includes several cases involving fraud allegations; and Russell Williamson’s recent caseload encompasses cases of fraud, breach of confidence, and misuse of confidential information.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Capable of identifying the important issues and strategy.’

  • ‘International and diverse team with extensive experience in cross-border debt recovery.’

  • ‘Very experienced, careful and thoughtful team that is organised and thinks deeply about the issues. They are great to work with.’

  • ‘Sophie Eyre is excellent at analysing complex issues.’

  • ‘Sophie Eyre is smart, savvy, and creative in finding solutions for complicated cross-border matters.’

  • ‘Jonathan Speed is very clever, thoughtful, and a delight to work with.’

  • ‘Russell Williamson is very intelligent, hard-working, and a real engine in complex fraud litigation.’

Key clients

  • XY UK
  • Leader Logic
  • Leader Logic Holdings
  • Betta Oceanway
  • Contingent & Future Technologies
  • Rubikon Shipping Company
  • Covac Global Holdings
  • Petplan
  • Aser Media Pte

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sophie Eyre
Bird & Bird LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sophie Eyre

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Speed, Simona Peter, Russell Williamson