BCLP reappointed to BT Group legal panel

International law firm BCLP has been reappointed to FTSE 100 BT Group PLC’s (BT) legal panel for a three-year term, following a competitive procurement exercise.

BT recently decided to consolidate its roster of preferred firm to a smaller group of principal strategic partners to ensure greater alignment across its global legal needs. The scope of the new panel includes all UK matters and those international matters originating from BT’s head office.

BT benchmarked a number of firms against a range of criteria, including experience, cost and ability to support the development of the company’s in-house legal talent. Clear evidence of inclusion and diversity (I&D) in a firm’s practices was also a key criterion in the selection process. In September 2023, BCLP received a high commendation award from BT for its firm-wide commitment to I&D and was recognized as a D&I Champion on the legal panel, particularly in light of its ‘Podium’ program.

BCLP’s bid was led by relationship co-partners Marcus Pearl, global practice group leader for Technology, Commercial & Government Affairs, and Andrew Hockley, global practice group leader for White Collar, Antitrust and International Trade.

Marcus said, “Through this reappointment, we are delighted to continue our journey with BT which is now a key client account across our global firm. We are proud to have supported BT for many years now, forging strong relationships with both BT’s lawyers and their key stakeholders and we look forward to continuing to strengthen and broaden our deep relationship with this important client.”

The other firms appointed to BT’s legal panel including BCLP are Addleshaw Goddard, Allen & Overy, Bird & Bird, Clifford Chance, CMS, DWF, Freshfields, Osborne Clarke, Simmons & Simmons and TLT.