Bird & Bird LLP

Chiefly focusing on joint venture, development and procurement instructions, Bird & Bird LLP has a broad scope of activity in the infrastructure space, engaging with projects relating to transport, digital and telecoms, and defence. The group is headed up by Stuart Cairns, a highly experienced procurement specialist who advises public authorities, power producers and engineering and development firms on a range of projects, particularly airports. Andrew Hallgarth primarily focuses on project finance and has recently been active on a number of solar financings and refinancings, while Ronald Hendrikx leverages his tech expertise to advise a range of telecoms, sports, and tech companies on commercial and regulatory issues. Henna Malik has a growing body of work relating to transport infrastructure, while Tom Ward works closely with public authorities on matters pertaining to public law, procurement and subsidy control.