Bird & Bird LLP follows a multidisciplinary and cross-border approach and is instructed by national and international service providers, platform providers and telecommunications network operators. The mainstays include expertise at the interface with IT and data protection law, regulatory issues, such as the effects of the Digital Markets Act, as well as infrastructure project support. Practice head Sven-Erik Heun covers various topics and recently took the lead in advising mobile network operators on frequency issues as well as on distribution models pertaining to over-the-top services. Valerian Jenny also covers various matters, including network expansion and access, customer contracts, transactions as well as clients' representation before regulatory authorities and courts.
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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Sven-Erik Heun
Sven-Erik Heun
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Valerian Jenny
Valerian Jenny
Practice head

Sven-Erik Heun

Other key lawyers

Valerian Jenny; Simon Assion; Anke Dieckhoff