Bird & Bird names new Australian co-heads

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed two new heads of country in Australia as it enters its next phase...

01 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why Bird & Bird is eyeing Adelaide as part of its growth strategy

While global businesses may see the biggest capital cities as the natural locations for expansion, BigLaw player Bird...

06 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Shane Barber’s lessons from over 2 decades as a firm head

Having led law firms for 22 years, including Australia’s arm of global law firm Bird & Bird for over a decade,...

26 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Bird & Bird nabs partner from DLA Piper

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed a new partner in Sydney, who joins from BigLaw rival DLA...

19 November 2024

By Lauren Croft

Bird & Bird adds partners from 2 BigLaw rivals

Global law firm Bird & Bird has moved to strengthen its disputes and restructuring capabilities with the hire of...

17 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sparke Helmore launches corporate and commercial tech offering with 2 new partners

Following its recent expansion into Cairns, national law firm Sparke Helmore is set to have a technology offering...

02 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Digital ID Act and Aussie businesses: A match made in heaven?

The national economy-wide Digital ID system that new legislation envisions is still in its infancy. Whether businesses...

23 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘With great power comes great responsibility’: The emergence of AI washing

Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations offers numerous advantages, giving organisations a...

22 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

The issues in GenAI and machine learning contracts

Generative artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) systems present contracting challenges that are not always...

08 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

JWS hires TMT partner from Bird & Bird

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has moved to bolster its IP and technology team with the appointment of a...

03 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bird & Bird takes team from Watson Mangioni

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed a partner, special counsel, associate and practice coordinator...

10 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bird & Bird appoints media, entertainment and sports partner

Global law firm Bird & Bird is continuing its growth trajectory, adding its second partner within a month,...

21 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bird & Bird adds partner from Mills Oakley

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed a banking and finance partner from BigLaw rival Mills Oakley for...

14 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy