Bird & Bird LLP covers a wide array of data protection and cybersecurity issues related to the tech, sport, retail and healthcare sectors. Department head Ruth Boardman forms the bedrock of the practice and advises clients on a range of matters, from GDPR to recent AI legislation ratified by the European Union. Gabriel Voisin combines significant experience in regulatory investigations with multi-jurisdictional knowledge of the food and beverage, consumer goods and financial services industries. Alex Dixie has built a strong track record in the ad tech space, while Elizabeth Upton is well-versed in various domestic and international legislative regimes. Alex Jameson is noted for his specialisation in generative artificial intelligence matters.
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‘The team is always available, provides the right feedback with professionalism and within the timeline. They also share best practices and trends on the market. ’
'Bird & Bird has an excellent reputation for its data protection practice. What makes them unique - they attract companies, especially in the tech sector, be it start-ups or Fortune 500, to use their services. I believe their client acquisition is down to excellent marketing through seminars and events showcasing the legal talent at their disposal.'
'From the minute they received the brief, they knew what I was looking for and knew how to execute it.'
'The team has great depth of expertise and experience in the healthcare and life science sectors, and is well-connected with the key thought leaders and stakeholders, which makes them well-placed to support us.'
'Ruth Boardman is outstanding; she is highly responsive and pragmatic, with exceptional depth of expertise in healthcare and life sciences.'
'They have consistently demonstrated deep expertise, responsiveness, and a pragmatic approach to complex regulatory challenges.'
Key clients
- Nespresso
- Discord
- Cohere
- English Football League
- Football Association
- International Tennis Federation
- Arsenal FC
- Legends International
- Tennis Data Innovations
Work highlights
Advised Nespresso and its Swiss HQ office on all its privacy & data protection-related questions across the globe.
Supported Cohere (a large Generative AI provider) in navigating complex data protection frameworks across Europe, the Middle East and APAC.
Advised Discord on a range of UK and EU data protection and online safety related questions.
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Practice head
Ruth Boardman
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Voisin; Alex Dixie; Elizabeth Upton; Alex Jameson