Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is recognised for it’s ‘broad and in-depth knowledge’ of IP litigation, strategic portfolio management, and cross-border advisory work, acting for leading names in technology, life sciences, retail, and media. The group is jointly co-led by Lorraine Tay, an expert in the full life cycle of IP issues, frequently handling cross-border cases involving brand management, transactional matters and commercialisation; Anan Sivananthan who brings extensive cross private practice and in-house, with expertise spanning patent litigation, IP portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and multi-jurisdictional trademark disputes; and, Pin-Ping Oh, an experienced advisor for clients across tech, media, entertainment and communicators, who has strong experience before the High Courts in infringement, passing off and trademark invalidation actions.
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Testimonials
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‘Lorraine Tay and Cheryl Lim are both very efficient and capable in providing us advice, strategies, and also take into consideration our concerns and assist us is cost management. They take good care of our portfolio and always consider for us and propose alternatives or options for us. They are very different from other legal firms that we previously engaged, and so far we are very happy to stay with them.’
‘Lorraine Tay always attend to our matters with full consideration and give us holistic reviews. She always bear in mind what is our priority, and we can feel that she understand us and our needs through her advice and strategies'
- 'Cheryl Lim is very efficient and always give us thorough advice. She will also ensure that we fully understand what are the pros and cons before we give our instructions, and her works are very neat.'
‘Broad and in-depth knowledge of copyright and litigation. Willing to work to capped fees, but prepared to go the extra mile within the cap.'
‘Pin-Ping Oh shows excellent knowledge and ability to provide workaround solutions to problems.’
Work highlights
Representing the Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Consortium in an appeal to the Singapore Court of Appeal relating to a request for the qualification of rights of the Consorzio’s Registered Geographical Indication, "Parmigiano Reggiano".
Acting for CIMC in a breach of confidence action brought in the Singapore High Court by Goodpack IBC (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Goodpack Pte Ltd.
Assisting the Copyright Licensing and Administrative Society of Singapore (CLASS) with preparing submissions to the public consultation on the Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lorraine Tay; Anan Sivananthan; Pin-Ping Oh
Other key lawyers
Cheryl Lim; Gene Kwek; Audrey Lim