BIRD & BIRD

Selling Points

  • Renowned for its combined expertise in sports, technology, and communications, Bird & Bird excels at navigating the intersection of innovation and law, serving clients in some of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

  • Recognised globally for cutting-edge solutions such as eDocument Review, twoBirds Flex, and Legal Project Delivery, which streamline complex legal processes.

  • Operates in 30 cities worldwide, including hubs like Casablanca, San Francisco, and Abu Dhabi, giving its sports practice a truly global reach.

  • Trainees participate in a structured business development programme, equipping them with networking and commercial skills essential for long-term success.

Key Clients

  • The Premier League

  • Six Nations Rugby

  • The Football Association

  • International Tennis Federation

  • Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)

Work Highlights

  • Represented Arsenal FC in renewing its shirt sponsorship and stadium naming rights agreements with Emirates, solidifying the club’s commercial growth.

  • Advised the FA on media rights arrangements for the FA Cup and Community Shield, including global licensing and tender processes for both domestic and international broadcasting.

  • Assisted the Athletics Integrity Unit in prosecuting over 50 anti-doping and integrity violations, managing proceedings before independent disciplinary bodies and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Application Deadlines

  • Vacation Scheme: 19 December 2024