Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organizations being changed by technology and the digital world. With over 1400 lawyers in 30 offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and North America, we're ready to help you wherever you are in the world. Our San Francisco representative office can provide you with a full suite of legal services and advice related to matters in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, including international expansion and investments outside the US, intellectual property, disputes, data privacy, venture capital transactions, cross-border M&A, HR issues, complex restructuring and transformational projects and coordinated multi-jurisdictional services. Our on the ground presence allows us to be closer to our US clients, and we're available in your time zones, to help you navigate your legal requirements outside the US and meet your strategic objectives for doing business internationally.

Why work with us

There are law firms & then there's Bird & Bird

Our Client Solutions:

You need a wealth of innovative solutions to keep pace with today's tough business climate, so we created twoBirds Client Solutions. We craft solutions to improve legal efficiency and service delivery based on a comprehensive understanding of your needs, backed up by a commercial approach and a desire to unlock the power of technology.

Our unique structure:

In 1998, we became one of the first law firms to organize around key sectors, enabling us to share our deep industry knowledge more effectively across the firm. We specialize in business sectors where technology plays a key role, such as Tech & Comms, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Automotive, Retail & Consumer, Media, Entertainment & Sport, Financial Services, Aerospace & Aviation and Energy & Utilities.

Our truly global footprint:

We have over 1,400 legal advisers around the world, advising clients based in 118 countries.

International expansion expertise:

As an organization you need to understand what's feasible, what business model will be most effective and where your brand, services and products will thrive. How? By creating a fit-for-purpose roadmap for growth and understanding the unique challenges and benefits that each jurisdiction will present. Bird & Bird can provide the range of expertise and insights you require to expand your business into new global markets, from business model design and corporate structuring to local regulatory requirements and restrictions. View our jurisdiction by jurisdiction guides to setting up a business as a useful starting point.