Drawing on the bench strength of its international reach, Bird & Bird frequently acts on international and pan-European mandates involving cybersecurity, online safety, AI regulation, content moderation and EU digital regulation issues. Practice head Anna Morgan is described as ‘proactive and pragmatic’, with standout knowledge across the full spectrum of advisory, regulatory, transactional and data protection work. Deirdre Kilroy has expertise in tech, data and IP transactions, placing particular focus on AI, robotics, social media, big data, digital supply chain and ’frontier’ technologies, while Ann Henry is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of data and IP issues.
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- ‘Anna Morgan provided proactive and pragmatic advice, where it was very helpful to have someone with a background from the regulator on our case to help to assess our case. She and Shauna Joyce helped as discussion partners and with drafting well-written responses and submissions.’
- ‘The stand-out partner that I worked closely with this year is Deirdre Kilroy. I particularly value Deirdre's analytical mind and her consistent capability of breaking down complex and multifaceted information, she is fair-minded, clear and conciliary. She is exceptionally strategic in her thinking and ensures there is a robustness to her advice as it is so carefully considered and thought out.’
- ‘Kelly Mackey is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. The level of service she provides is unmatched. She has a wonderful client-focused approach, excellent technical experience and takes a commercial approach to matters.’
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their good coordination skills and their ability to ensure smooth, conflict-free collaboration throughout complex projects. We have particularly valued their responsiveness, as they always provide quick and clear answers to our clarification requests, helping matters move forward efficiently. In particular, Anna Morgan, Shauna Joyce and Teniola Alao deserve special mention for her professionalism, client-focused approach and talent for keeping matters on track.’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out because they go far beyond simply citing legal provisions, they combine technical mastery with a deep understanding of the broader commercial and regulatory landscape. Their advice is always pragmatic and solutions-oriented, tailored to our specific business challenges. What truly differentiates the team is their in-depth knowledge of data protection law, combined with expertise in areas that closely intersect with privacy, such as children’s rights and consumer law.'
- ‘Anna Morgan and Shauna Joyce displayed dexterity in managing a large multi-jurisdictional matter and producing a detailed and informative report on matters of considerable complexity.’
Practice head
Anna Morgan
Other key lawyers
Deirdre Kilroy; Ann Henry; Shauna Joyce; Kelly Mackey; Teniola Alao