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Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border)

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Technology has revolutionised the way the modern world communicates. The legal and commercial implications are complex and rapidly-evolving – impacting every organisation. We have a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future.  


London is one of the world’s largest financial centres and a hub for innovative business with fresh ideas. This makes the city a perfect environment for a world[1]leading tech firm, providing access to over 200 tech lawyers, 30% of whom have a second or third qualification in a science or technical field. 


In the global digital economy, where your business's legal needs are international by default, we can offer you unsurpassed experience of advising on complex international projects. Our coordinated teams work with you to deliver seamless cross-jurisdictional advice across multiple areas of law. The connector between them is our focus on industries that are changing or being changed by technology and the digital world.

Chambers Review

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Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border) - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird has a highly reputable global brand for its work in developing and regulated industries, and its practice has an appealing global industry focus on technology and life sciences. The London team's broad range of strengths and expertise across IP, data protection, M&A, venture capital and other key areas makes it ideally placed to act for growing and established companies involved in the development, manufacture and distribution of new technology products, pharmaceuticals and bioscience products.

Bird & Bird's London office has a longstanding and well-regarded focus on the technology sector, with lawyers across its leading IP, IT, data protection and outsourcing teams all offering significant international experience and an impressive track record of multi-jurisdictional matters for clients in the internet, e-commerce, fintech and other new technology services. The team's recent experience has seen it combine with the firm's overseas offices in Australia and across the EU to advise on global IP issues, buyouts and capital raising in the technology space.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bird & Bird's team are particularly adept and navigating complex matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.

Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border) respondent
Global

Bird & Bird routinely reach out to colleagues within the firm to provide bespoke guidance on unique issues or unfamiliar jurisdictions.

Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border) respondent
Global

The firm is very strong across many jurisdictions especially across the EEA.

Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border) respondent
Global