Business Details
Bird & Bird | Global LegalTech Leadership
As a forward-thinking law firm, we are hardwired to anticipate and uncover opportunities in change, delivering tailored legal solutions that align with evolving client needs. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with innovative LegalTech-driven strategies, enabling us to provide efficient, secure, and future-focused services across global markets. We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional client service while maintaining a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.Our global network spans key jurisdictions, ensuring seamless cross-border collaboration and access to localised insights. With a focus on responsible innovation, we leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance legal workflows, reduce costs, and drive measurable value for our clients. Our dedication to pro bono work underscores our belief in using legal expertise to create positive societal impact, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for complex legal challenges.
Services
LegalTech Solutions
Corporate Law
Intellectual Property
Competition Law
Data Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Sustainability Strategy
Highlights and features
- We offer a proprietary LegalTech ecosystem balancing innovation with risk mitigation for secure client solutions.
- Our global team includes dedicated LegalTech specialists and solution architects with 10+ years' industry experience.
- We implement AI-driven tools like Legora and Luminance to enhance contract review efficiency by 40%.
- Our cross-border network spans 30+ offices with deep local market knowledge in key jurisdictions.
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through tailored, technology-enhanced legal service delivery.
What people say
Innovative solutions
Global expertise
Tech-driven efficiency
Strong client focus
Cross-border capability
Services
LegalTech Solutions
Our LegalTech practice combines AI-driven tools with legal expertise to transform traditional workflows. We deploy platforms like Luminance for contract review and Legora for generative AI legal assistance, enhancing accuracy while reducing review times by up to 40%. Our team of specialist LegalTech lawyers and solution architects implement secure, compliant technology frameworks tailored to client-specific requirements across 30+ jurisdictions.
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal support covering mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and cross-border corporate structuring. Our lawyers advise on complex regulatory matters and corporate governance frameworks, leveraging technology-enabled due diligence processes to deliver faster, more accurate transaction outcomes for multinational clients in sectors like automotive and financial services.
Intellectual Property
Our IP practice offers strategic protection and enforcement of trademarks, patents, and copyrights globally. We combine technical expertise with AI-powered prior art search tools to deliver cost-effective IP portfolio management solutions. The team specialises in digital IP challenges, including domain name disputes and emerging technology-related intellectual property issues across Asia-Pacific and European markets.
Data Privacy
We help organisations navigate global data protection regulations through tailored compliance programs. Our services include GDPR and CCPA readiness assessments, data breach response planning, and AI ethics frameworks. The practice leverages proprietary privacy management tools to streamline compliance processes while maintaining strict security protocols for multinational corporations.
Sustainability Strategy
Our environmental sustainability team advises on climate-related disclosures, green finance frameworks, and circular economy regulations. We help clients develop compliant ESG strategies aligned with international standards while implementing internal sustainability measures that reduce operational carbon footprints across global operations.
People
Helder Santos
Head of Legal Tech and Innovation
Technology visionary leading Bird & Bird's LegalTech strategy with 15+ years' experience in digital transformation and AI implementation across legal workflows. Specialises in balancing innovation with compliance frameworks.
Jennifer McBride
Legal Director LegalTech Practice
Former commercial contracts lawyer with decade-long expertise in integrating AI solutions into legal practice. Focuses on client-specific LegalTech implementations and training programs for responsible AI adoption.
Eric Sham
Legaltech Solutions Manager
Technical specialist managing LegalTech deployments and infrastructure development. Oversees pilot projects and secure AI environments to test emerging technologies for client applications.
Questions
What LegalTech solutions does Bird & Bird offer?
We provide AI-powered contract review tools, secure document analytics platforms, and customised generative AI legal assistants to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
In which jurisdictions does Bird & Bird operate?
Our 30+ global offices cover key markets including the UK, Germany, Australia, Japan, and across the Asia-Pacific and Americas regions.
How does Bird & Bird ensure data security with AI tools?
We maintain secure internal AI environments with strict data governance policies and client-approved compliance frameworks for all technology deployments.
What industries does Bird & Bird specialise in?
We focus on automotive, financial services, life sciences, media & entertainment, and technology sectors with dedicated cross-disciplinary teams.
How does Bird & Bird implement sustainability practices?
Our sustainability strategy includes carbon-neutral operations, digital transformation to reduce paper use, and advising clients on ESG compliance frameworks.
