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Clyde & Co boosts global cyber offering with new partner hire

  • Publish Date: Posted almost 4 years ago
  • Author:by Alan Jarque

Global insurance focused law firm Clyde & Co has named Ian Birdsey as partner in London as part of the ongoing expansion and development of its global cyber risk offering.

Birdsey joins the business from Pinsent Masons, where he served as global head of cyber and led the development of the practice for over eight years. He brings more than ten years’ experience managing cyber claims and advising corporate, SME and insurance clients to manage domestic and international incidents, claims, investigations and subsequent litigation.

Additionally, he also helps clients to become more cyber resilient and has particular expertise in data protection and broader Technology, Media and Telecommunications disputes.

Peter Hirst, Clyde & Co senior partner comments: "Cyber is one of the most dynamic areas of the law thanks to regulatory, technological and social developments around data security, privacy, and corporate risk. The cyber threat organisations face and the impact it can have is rapidly evolving and intensifying and is a significant board level issue.  As such our strategy is to provide the integrated and global 'one stop shop' cyber offering our clients need.  

"As a leader in his field, Ian brings with him a wealth of expertise that will help us achieve our ambitions in this space."

Birdsey adds: "I am excited to be joining a market-leading cyber practice and to be working alongside such a strong global team whose focus is on providing a unique and holistic approach to the management of cyber risk, wherever clients operate. The cyber market is extremely dynamic but also at a critical point in its development with the number of incidents, costs and liability risk increasing exponentially.

"In this market it is important to continually evolve and innovate to develop new solutions for clients. The firm's extensive experience, global footprint and the use of innovative technologies enables the team to provide a standout offering in the market. I am looking forward to playing my part in helping achieve the firm's ambitions in this space."