Bird & Bird LLP

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.