TMT: Information Technology
Global Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 1
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird boasts a pre-eminent TMT practice across Europe with a strong reputation in the IT and telecommunications spaces. Clients benefit from the firm's network of offices, with distinguished teams in the UK, the Netherlands, France and Italy. The law firm advises a wide range of global clients on regulatory and commercial mandates, with experience acting on technology- and IP-related disputes. The lawyers have expertise spanning cross-border IP, data protection and outsourcing matters, as well as Internet of Things and 5G. Bird & Bird also assists clients in the media sector with partnerships and the production of content. The TMT practice works closely with its exceptional IP department.
Marjolein Geus in The Hague chairs the firm's global technology and communications group. Ronald Hendrikx and Phil Sherrell in London and Fabian Niemann in Frankfurt are further key points of contact.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird has deep knowledge of the market, technical skills and understanding of client priorities."
"We like to work with them for a few reasons: their geographic reach, their expertise, and they understand our sensitivities to provide focused analysis."
"They understand the nuances of our industry and are able to build commercial sensitivities into their advice."
"The team provides seamless coordination even when cross-border. It applies strong commercial and market awareness, it is quick to respond and a pleasure to work with."
"Bird & Bird has deep knowledge of the market, technical skills and understanding of client priorities."
"We like to work with them for a few reasons: their geographic reach, their expertise, and they understand our sensitivities to provide focused analysis."
"They understand the nuances of our industry and are able to build commercial sensitivities into their advice."
"The team provides seamless coordination even when cross-border. It applies strong commercial and market awareness, it is quick to respond and a pleasure to work with."