Bird & Bird LLP
Client SatisfactionThe technology and data sectors are key focus areas for Bird & Bird LLP. The ‘brilliant’ team handles litigation arising from IT projects, as well as the full range of data privacy-related disputes. Sophie Eyre focuses on the aviation sector, including disputes with OEMs, engine manufacturers, suppliers, financiers and lessors. Eyre co-chairs the team alongside Jonathan Speed, who handles share purchase agreement claims, joint venture disputes and minority shareholder actions. Russell Williamson handles disputes stemming from commercial contracts and corporate relationships, while Simona Peter focuses her practice on the life sciences sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Brilliant team.’
‘Phil Sherrell is superb.’
‘Able to deal with complex cases.’
‘Works well as a team to deliver sound commercial results.’
‘International team with different backgrounds and thus different perspectives - exactly what is required when dealing with complicated cross-border matters.’
‘Sophie Eyre - she is creative in finding solutions in challenging matter. Simona Peter - she is also an engineer which is extremely helpful in litigation with a technical aspect.’
Key clients
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
- Betta Oceanway
- The trustee of the MF Trust
- XY UK Limited, Daniele Migani, Leader Logic SA, Leader Logic Holdings
- Contingent & Future Technologies Limited
- Rubikon Shipping Company
- Covac Global Holdings
- Afriquia Gaz SA and Maghreb Gaz SA
- Associated Newspapers Limited
- Aser Media Pte Limited and Andrea Radrizzani
- David Holmes and DHMC
- PPG Industries Europe S.À.R.L.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sophie Eyre, Jonathan Speed