Commercial

Seeing the fine detail & the big picture & giving straight answers & commercial first for a change & at your finger tips & realising your vision & that’s Commercial law with Bird & Bird

A truly international firm & organised around our clients & passion and insight & connecting with our clients’ vision & commercial advantage & where service matters & that’s Bird & Bird

Overview

We have market leading commercial experts in all of our offices able to provide an integrated and unique commercial offering to clients. The group works independently as opposed to being a support function to the firm’s other practice groups. 

Our sector approach means we have a deep understanding of how businesses work and understand the key business drivers applicable to our clients’ sectors. This enables us to guide our clients through the entire lifecycle of their business, providing practical legal solutions to practical business challenges.

The International Commercial Group, which includes Outsourcing, Franchising, Licensing and Multi-Channel Strategies, Privacy & Data Protection, IT and Communications, works in conjunction with the firm’s other practice areas to provide a complete solution to clients’ requirements.

Clients come to us to act not only as expert technical lawyers but as ‘trusted advisors’ who support the business as a whole and help them to achieve their objectives. We provide solutions rather than simply identifying problems. 

Accolades

  • Recognised in the market for significant strength in handling technology-related commercial transactions. Also acts for an impressive client list across a wide range of matters including collaboration agreements, supply chain contracts and advertising matters.

    Chambers UK 2017

  • Bird & Bird LLP has "a depth of industry knowledge" that covers large-scale commercial and IT/technology outsourcing transactions, as well as commercial agreements involving supply and manufacturing, sales, distributorship and joint ventures.

    Legal 500 UK 2017

  • "The lawyers are excellent, I would recommend them any day."

    Chambers Europe 2017

  • "Bird & Bird has a very modern approach, in the sense that it is very quick to respond and gives us concise and precise memos."

    Chambers Europe/Germany – commercial contracts – 2015

  • The heavyweight team ‘invests significant time and effort' in understanding the client’s business.

    Legal 500, UK – commercial contracts 2014

  • Bird & Bird LLP provides an ‘excellent overall service'

    Legal 500, UK – commercial contracts 2014

  • "Very commercially competent and very focused on the TMT sector, with very strong geographic reach, particularly in emerging markets."

    Chambers Global – commercial contracts - 2014

  • "Their performance is excellent, more a partner than an independent consultant. They are very pragmatic and commercial, and they understand our needs."

    Chambers UK – commercial contracts - 2014

  • Bird & Bird impresses with ‘expert knowledge based on hands-on commercial experience’, and delivers a level of service ‘second to none’.

    Legal 500 2012

  • Praised for its ''consistently high-quality, proportionate commercial judgement''.

    The Legal 500 2012

  • ''The whole team is terrific: they are willing to take time to gain a deep understanding of our business and the issues which concern us''.

    Client Service: Chambers UK 2012

  • "Highly innovative, incredibly responsive and having a genuine focus on the TMT market''.

    Chambers Global 2012

  • ''Sources say: 'The bottom line on Birds is that they impressed us in every regard and more than met our needs for all the legal issues that we've encountered'''.

    Chambers UK 2012

  • ''Sources praise this firm's outsourcing team for its 'consistent approach' and 'strong culture of high-quality legal work'''.

    Chambers UK 2012

Contacts

Fabian Niemann

Dr. Fabian Niemann

Partner
Germany

Call me on: +49 (0)69 74222 6000
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Shooter-Simon

Simon Shooter

Partner
UK

Call me on: +44 (0)20 7415 6000
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News & Events

  1. 2305-2018

    EU to block US extraterritorial sanctions against Iran

    Following the press release of the European Commission on May 18, 2018, the European Union (EU) demonstrated – once again – that it is committed to the continued, full and effective implementation of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), so long as Iran also respects its obligations.

  2. 0905-2018

    EU to pursue deal with Iran following US withdrawal from JCPOA

    Yesterday (8 May 2018), the United States ('US') President announced that the US will cease its participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ('JCPOA') which entered into force on January 16, 2016.

  3. 0805-2018

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    The Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, which aims to increase the security of network and information systems across the EU, becomes law in each Member State on 9 May 2018.

  1. 1906-2018

    Bird & Bird advises Arm on the acquisition of IoT company Stream Technologies

    International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Arm on the acquisition of IoT company Stream Technologies.

  2. 0304-2018

    Bird & Bird advises Unchained Labs on the acquisition of rap.ID

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  3. 0602-2018

    Bird & Bird advises Speedcast on landmark Australian satellite deal

    International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA) on a 10 year agreement valued at up to A$184 million to supply managed satellite services to NBN Co Limited (nbn).

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  1. 0407-2018

    Global Compliance & Investigations Conference

    We are delighted to invite you to a tailored afternoon programme on Wednesday 4 July, when we will be addressing the increasingly complex area of global compliance and investigations.

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