About

Provided by Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird ‘s Outsourcing experience stretches back over two decades and includes advising on some of the most complex and innovative outsourcing transactions undertaken anywhere in the world. We're an international and fully integrated team, making us uniquely placed to support you on global and pan-European transactions.


We advise you throughout the lifecycle of an outsourcing relationship, from the initial structuring of a deal through the procurement process to contract negotiation, transition and implementation. We have unparalleled expertise in advising on contract management issues and also regularly advise on re-tenderings and exit planning matters. 


We've advised major corporates across a variety of industry sectors, financial institutions and government departments, as well as a number of leading outsourcing vendors.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Outsourcing - Global Market Leaders

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird benefits from the firm's extensive experience advising high-profile international companies on outsourcing matters. It maintains a strong presence in the UK and is also noted for the depth of its resources in continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

• Experience representing government bodies, financial institutions and outsourcing service providers.

• Considerable expertise across a range of industry sectors such as aviation, media and hospitality.

• Familiarity advising on a broad spectrum of matters including contract management, retenderings and exit-planning matters as well as IT infrastructure and network service agreements.

Notable practitioners

Mark Leach, based in London, heads the firm's International Outsourcing group.