Bird & Bird LLP

The practice at Bird & Bird LLP is skilled at handling share-based incentives arrangements, tax issues, and financial regulation matters. Practice head Sarah Ferguson handles high-value, cross-border transactions, advising both listed and private companies on remuneration, regulatory, and all-employee incentives matters. Andrew Rink is a key contact within the team, frequently leading matters involving share grants, corporate governance issues, and incentives-related matters. Other key practitioners include Xiaolei Lui and Nick Kosloff, who frequently assist clients in the technology, finance, and gaming industries. David Walder, who is skilled at advising on complex share option and tax-related matters, joined the team from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP in August 2024.