Bird & Bird’s International Employment Group receives multiple accolades from International Employment Lawyer

Bird & Bird is delighted to be Highly Commended as International Employment Law Team of the Year at the International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Awards 2025. 

The annual IEL Awards recognise the very best private practice and in-house teams from around the globe, celebrating the outstanding achievements of leading lawyers across various categories during the past 12 months. More information can be read here.

In addition, Bird & Bird is thrilled to be included in the 2026 IEL Elite Guide as Leading Cross-border Experts in the Global Elite category, for the fourth year running.  

The IEL Elite recognises the leading employment and labour law teams that offer innovative and high-value advice to employers around the globe. This select group of firms have demonstrated a depth of experience handling major cross-border projects, high performance on groundbreaking mandates and unwavering reliability on business-critical workforce issues. The guide particularly highlights Bird & Bird's highly regarded international team, which comprises a large group of experts spread across offices in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, with the team garnering significant praise for its abilities in Europe. More information can be read here.

This recognition highlights the exceptional work of our International Employment Group, a powerhouse of cross-border experts delivering innovative solutions for complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.