Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird is best known for its ability to handle a spread of matters related to IP, M&A, real estate and cybersecurity matters for an array of clients operating in the retail sector. The team possesses strong credentials in transactional work, with a particular focus on the automotive, food, fashion, luxury goods and life sciences spaces. Co-head Lourdes Ayala handles M&A, private equity and venture capital deals for institutional and industrial investors. Practice leader Antonio Cueto, who specialises in IP, is a key point of contact for European fashion brands. Senior consultant Diana Sendagorta is well versed in advising technology, food and beverages companies on cross-border private equity and venture capital mandates.