Bird & Bird LLP advises developers, contractors, public authorities, and technology providers on large-scale infrastructure projects across telecoms, defence, energy networks, and aviation. It regularly acts on nationally significant mandates, including major nuclear and rail developments, complex highways procurements, and the rollout of fixed network infrastructure. Stuart Cairns is highlighted for his specialism in procurement matters, while Andrew Hallgarth’s work largely focuses on financing projects in emerging markets. Marco Nicolai is a go-to for social infrastructure builds, and Michael Rudd leads the firm’s energy and utilities platform. Further names of note include Andrew Dean, who joined from Clifford Chance LLP in November 2024, as well as Jennifer Bird, Henna Malik, and Tom Ward.
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Testimonials
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- 'What distinguished them was their creative application to find solutions that would solve a particular issue, whilst minimising risk.'
- 'I would wholeheartedly recommend Tom Ward to any organisation dealing with public sector-style procurements. Tom always put the client first, working tirelessly to meet his deliverables on time and provide pragmatic advice that kept the programme on track.'
Key clients
- Smart DCC
- North Tyneside
- Kent County Council
- Vattenfall
- Sizewell C
- Suffolk County Council
- Network Rail
- Rock Rail
- Kadeco
- Liverpool County Council
- NLSH
- University of Limerick
Work highlights
Supporting Smart DCC on a complex project with effectively four separate procurements.
Appointed by North Tyneside Council to advise on the procurement of the Council’s waste disposal contract.
Supporting SOM, a multinational architecture firm, on their delivery of a comprehensive national strategy for the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2050.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Henna Malik
Other key lawyers
Stuart Cairns; Andrew Hallgarth; Marco Nicolai; Michael Rudd; Andrew Dean; Jennifer Bird; Henna Malik; Tom Ward