Bird & Bird LLP

Bird & Bird LLP remains a preeminent AI practice, offering expertise across the full spectrum of legal, regulatory, and commercial AI issues. Reflecting its depth in the field, the group’s enviable client list includes major foundation model developers as well as global corporates deploying AI tools. Key mandates include advising on AI integration, deployment governance, and data protection strategy, alongside contentious IP-related AI matters. Corporate work, including M&A and investment activity, remains a core feature of the practice. With a strong disputes background, team head Toby Bond operates at the intersection of intellectual property and AI law. Ruth Boardman contributes extensive knowledge in data privacy.