The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Bird & Bird is a third tier firm,

At Bird & Bird, Andrés Lorrio’s team has a strong practice in derivatives, as well as being active in restructuring and refinancing. Recent work includes acting for RBS on bankruptcy scenarios affecting its portfolio of corporate aircraft transactions. It is also advising the lenders in a new phase of restructuring the debt of a multinational private gaming company.

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 4

Bird & Bird’s Madrid team, under the leadership of Lourdes Ayala, and in collaboration with colleagues in Milan, advised Feltrinelli on its acquisition of Spanish publisher Editorial Anagrama.

Within Dispute resolution , tier 4

Bird & Bird regularly litigates in areas such as IT, media, aviation, and finance, and has notable expertise in competition and patent litigation, as well as product liability. Javier Fernández-Samaniego is a renowned figure in IT litigation, and of counsel Manuel Conthe is strong in arbitration. The team has been advising RBS in insolvency proceedings and litigation.

Within EU and competition, tier 4

Bird & Bird’s Antonio Creus has an outstanding reputation. Recent highlights include advising a well-known energy group in merger control litigation, and acting for a leading satellite operator following the switching off of analogue transmissions in Spain in 2010.

Within Employment Other recommended firms

Within Insurance, Bird & Bird is a third tier firm,

Bird & Bird regularly advises several major insurers. Managing partner Javier Fernández-Samaniego is recommended.

Within Intellectual property, Bird & Bird is a second tier firm,

IP is one of Bird & Bird’s core areas, and as such it acts for a number of big-name clients and attracts quality work. New client gains include Reyal Urbis, which instructed it in a trade mark infringement matter. Other mandates in 2011 came from Actavis and the University of Queensland. Manuel Lobato oversees the department.

Within Projects and energy Other recommended firms

Within Restructuring and insolvency Other recommended firms

Within TMT, Bird & Bird is a first tier firm,

Bird & Bird is widely renowned for its knowledge across IT, telecoms and media, and Madrid managing partner Javier Fernández-Samaniego enjoys an excellent reputation. It advised Ahorro Corporación on a major strategic deal with Indra, including transactions to outsource IT infrastructure and applications, and incorporating a joint venture company to develop financial systems. Other clients include TimeWarner and TomTom.

Within Tax, tier 5

José María Cusí is the main contact at Bird & Bird. His experience includes international tax, transfer pricing, private equity and venture capital.