Bird & Bird excels in high-stakes litigation in the electronics, telecoms and life sciences segments, and leverages the firm's international network to shine in cross-border matters. Practice head Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan drives complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and strategic portfolio work. Thierry Lautier, a dual-qualified attorney and European patent attorney, strengthens the firm's UPC expertise, whereas Laurent Labatte and Marylis Clerc play pivotal roles in major UPC and French court cases.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Everything about the team is exceptional: the best lawyers, both technical and legal, were brought together for this very specific case – it would not have been possible to find better assets. The team is highly agile and innovative, both in the legal solutions it proposes and in its methods.’
- ‘A pragmatic approach with excellent knowledge of the industry.’
- ‘Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan is strategic in court while also possessing in-depth knowledge of the case.'
- ‘Qualified, efficient and available.’
Key clients
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Honeywell
- Nexans
- Microsoft
- Broadcom
- Zodiac
- Lesaffre
- Minakem
- Baxter
- Keboda
- Nestlé
- Dexcom
Work highlights
Represented Dexcom against Abbott in three parallel cases before the UPC , including the first action ever filed before the Paris Local Division of the UPC.
Represented bioMérieux against Qiagen in a disparagement case before the Lyon Commercial Court in relation to a UPC case.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
Other key lawyers
Thierry Lautier; Laurent Labatte; Marylis Clerc