Bird & Bird‘s practice group is frequently instructed by agriscience and biotech companies, processors, manufacturers, distributors, supermarkets and restaurants seeking assistance with corporate, competition, IP, data protection, compliance and dispute resolution mandates. Leadership is shared between Lourdes Ayala, who regularly advises on corporate and M&A, venture capital, and restructuring matters; Antonio Cueto, who specialises in IP; and Mariano Santos, also noted for his experience in IP and data privacy matters. Other key practitioners include Alberto Rodríguez, who excels in M&A, venture capital and corporate transactions, and Antonio Ballesteros, a contact for M&A, venture capital deals and corporate restructurings.
Accolades
Key clients
- Promotora de Café de Colombia
- Refresco Holding, BV
- Zorro Eats
- Aora
- Franco Manca
- Hard Rock Café
- PizzaExpress
- Oatly
- Kraft Heinz
- Gagawa
Work highlights
Practice head
Lourdes Ayala; Antonio Cueto; Mariano Santos
Other key lawyers
Alberto Rodríguez; Antonio Ballesteros; Diana Sendagorta
