Field Fisher Waterhouse has hired former Bird & Bird chairman Hamish Sandison, the City firm announced today (7 April).

Since joining Bird & Bird in 1992, Sandison has held several management roles with the top 30 UK firm, including a six-year stint as non-executive chairman. He stood down from that role last year and has also co-headed the firm’s international IT sector group, as well as leading its international public procurement team.