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Led by Simon Shooter, the team at Bird & Bird is particuarly noted for its expertise in artificial intelligence and blockchain development matters. Boasting more than three decades of experience, Shooter is skilled at IT procurement and transactions, while Yannick Hefti-Rossier is a key port of call for sports sector clients seeking assistance with contentious and regulatory matters. Other key figures include Nikita Manro, who regularly handles SaaS, software licence, and telecom agreements.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Bird & Bird team provide high quality, dependable and practical advice in a timely and customer friendly manner. They are very reactive and deliver in a pragmatic way. The team is structured so that whether it is a senior partner or an associate dealing with a matter there is a high degree of confidence that the advice will be consistent and very good.'
- 'Bird & Bird ensure that there is a breadth and depth of resources available, often at short notice, to ensure success. Simon Shooter and his team are highly recommended.'
- ‘Simon Shooter is an expert in his field.'
- ‘They provide solid legal advice, and they have a great understanding of our business and our needs.’
Key clients
- Tonomus
- NEOM Company
- Federation Internationale de l’Automobile
Work highlights
- Advise Tonomus and the NEOM Tech and Digital Company on a wide range of cutting-edge technology procurement matters.
- Advised NEOM Company on commercial contracting.
- Advised the FIA on regulatory, governance, and contentious matters relating the FIA Formula One World Championship, Formula E, and other championships.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Shooter