Bird & Bird Officially Joins the HKCNSA as a corporate member

On March 14, 2025, Bird & Bird joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. Bird & Bird was established in London in 1846 and is recognised as one of the few international law firms with a distinctive strength in handling strategic commercial matters. By combining outstanding legal expertise, deep sector knowledge, and a refreshingly innovative mindset, the firm is committed to supporting clients in achieving their business objectives.

Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA (right), presented a corporate membership certificate to Mr. Wilfred Ng, Partner of Bird & Bird (left).

Bird & Bird operates over 30 offices across 22 jurisdictions worldwide and maintains close working relationships with leading local firms in key markets. The firm established its Greater China presence in 1995 with the opening of its Hong Kong office, followed by offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It provides comprehensive legal support to Chinese enterprises in outbound investment and cross-border matters. Bird & Bird offers a broad spectrum of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, capital markets, intellectual property, dispute resolution, data protection, technology and communications, life sciences, and financial services. The firm also possesses extensive experience in key sectors such as aerospace, energy, and media and entertainment.

Mr. David Ip, the Founding Chairman of HKCNSA, welcomed the joining of Bird & Bird. He remarked, We are delighted to welcome Bird & Bird as a member of the Association. As an international law firm with strong expertise in technology, data protection, and intellectual property, we are confident that both parties will engage in meaningful collaboration in areas such as cybersecurity compliance and cross-border data governance. Together, we look forward to fostering a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

(From left to right) Mr. Hwee Yong Neo, Senior Managing Associate of Bird & Bird、Mr. Wilfred Ng, Partner of Bird & Bird、Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA、Mr. Danny Leung, Partner of Bird & Bird

Looking ahead, the association will strengthen its collaboration with Bird & Bird, with a focus on key areas such as technology-related legal risk management and the development of robust data protection frameworks. Together, both parties aim to support enterprises across the region in enhancing regulatory compliance and digital governance capabilities, thereby fostering a secure, trustworthy, and sustainable environment for innovation-led growth.