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Bird & Bird

Data Protection

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Bird & Bird

About

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Data experts across the globe

Our market-leading data practice allows us to support clients globally on cutting-edge data and privacy matters.

We are primarily known for our:

Top ranked and leading data expertise:

  • Top-ranked privacy and data protection practice in all national, European and APAC wide legal directories
  • 25+ years' experience in privacy and data protection
  • A number of our lawyers are former members of data protection authorities such as the DPC in Ireland and the CNIL in France

Global coverage and growth:

  • We have one of the largest data protection practices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, with over 140 specialist lawyers across the globe.
  • Through our Bird & Bird Plus network, we are able to provide full coverage for all clients

Strategic guidance across the full data landscape

  • Our expertise spans all areas where data intersects with technology and regulation, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. We regularly advise clients on key legislative frameworks such as the Data Act, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER), NIS2 Directive and Digital Operational Resilience Act.

Industries (10)

  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
  • Defence & Security
  • Financial Services
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Media
  • Entertainment & Sport
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Technology & Communications

Chambers Review

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Data Protection - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird's international data protection practice is highly regarded across major hubs. The law firm has highly skilled teams based in the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Its practice offers:

• Specialist knowledge of big data, cloud computing, IoT and AI matters.

• Considerable expertise advising on cross-border data transfers, international data breaches and GDPR compliance.

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare, advertising, financial services and tech sectors.

Key contact

Ruth Boardman in London, Ariane Mole in Paris and Jeremy Tan in Singapore co-lead the firm's data protection group.

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Strengths

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  • Many of our matters are international in scope. Our London team is highly integrated with our global network and work on cross-border data protection matters on a daily basis.

    Data Protection respondentGlobal

  • Bird & Bird boasts a highly esteemed data protection offering across Europe. The firm is popular with global companies for data retention obligations and privacy investigations.

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Members

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  • Ruth Boardman

  • Jeremy Tan

  • Ariane Mole

  • Loren Leung

  • Benjamin Docquir

  • James Gong

  • Jan Kuklinca

  • Michael Gorm Madsen

  • Tobias Brautigam

  • Willy Mikalef

  • Fabian Niemann

  • Henriette Picot

  • Jorg-Alexander Paul

  • Wilfred Ng

  • Balint Halasz

  • Ann Henry

  • Anna Morgan

  • Deirdre Kilroy

  • Ariano D'Ottavio

  • Debora Stella

  • Aya Saito

  • Berend Van Der Eijk

  • Wilfred Steenbruggen

  • Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakula

  • Ana Rita Painho

  • Joaquin Munoz

  • Ariana Sohrabi

  • Nick O'Connell

  • Alex Dixie

  • Emma Drake

  • Gabriel Voisin

  • Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi

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