Bird & Bird promotes five to partner

Law firm Bird & Bird has promoted Antonio Cueto, David Allison, Nick Aries, Roberto Camilli and Tim Harris to partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice.

Cueto works in Madrid, Allison in Hong Kong and Beijing, Camilli in Milan, and Aries and Harris work in the firm’s London office.

The lawyers’ experience includes patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright and registered designs.

They have represented clients in the fashion, retail, media, pharmaceutical and mechanical industries.

The moves are among 27 promotions across the firm.

Massimiliano Mostardini, chairman at the firm, said: “Congratulations to all of those promoted. They should be proud to be an essential part of the future of Bird & Bird, and I am sure they will continue to develop the story of our firm.”