Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Ewan Grist has unparalleled expertise in IP litigation and is exceptional at managing client relationships.’
‘Phil Sherrell and the team at Bird & Bird bring a unique blend of copyright and licensing expertise, and music/tech industry knowledge. They are able to help guide us on strategy to enforce rights, but with that they show a deep understanding of the commercial goals we're looking to achieve.’
‘Phil Sherrell is one of the best in the business. Exceptionally experienced in copyright and IP enforcement matters, copyright tribunals, and in the licensing of music rights.'
- 'Tom Darvill shows a fierce intellect by quickly grasping the key commercial and legal issues, and leaving no stone unturned in disputes. He has an exceptional eye for the detail whilst always spotting the big issues.'
- 'Louise O'Hara is a brilliant up-and-coming associate. Hard-working and always providing us with intelligent and value-adding legal analysis and advice.’
Key clients
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- Merck KGaA
- Sinocare
- Dream Pairs Europe Inc
- Stability AI
- Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)
- Wise
- TuneIn
- Chanel
- Dave Holmes
- Betafence (Praesidad Group)
- Groupe SEB UK Ltd (Tefal)
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ewan Grist

Phil Sherrell
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rebecca O'Kelly-Gillard
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Louise Sargeant
Practice head
Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard; Tom Snaith
Other key lawyers
Peter Brownlow; Phil Sherrell; Ewan Grist; Toby Bond; Allan Poulter; Louise Sargeant; Josh Little; Tom Darvill; Christine Yiu; Louise O'Hara