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Banking and finance
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10 results10 results
Sebastian Bergenthal
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Rising star partner
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Financial services regulatory
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Bar Admission:
Germany
Michael Jünemann
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Financial services regulatory
Banking and finance
Project finance
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Energy
Utilities
Financial services
Technology
Bar Admission:
Germany
Dr. Kai Kerger  
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Automotive
Energy
Technology & telecommunications
Bar Admission:
Germany
Stephan Kübler, LL.M  
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Energy
Aviation
Defence
Life sciences
Healthcare
Bar Admission:
Germany
Stefan Münch 
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Life sciences
Healthcare
Technology & telecommunications
Energy
Bar Admission:
Germany
Sandra Schuh
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Bar Admission:
Germany
Dr. Marc  Seeger
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Energy
Retail
Bar Admission:
Germany
Prof. Dr. Benjamin von Bodungen
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Expert consultant
Practice Area:
Project finance
Financial services regulatory
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Bar Admission:
Germany
Matthias Winter
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Project finance
Asset finance
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Aviation
Infrastructure
Transport
Bar Admission:
Germany
Johannes Wirtz
Firm:
Bird & Bird
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Financial services regulatory
Jurisdiction:
Germany
Industry Sector:
Technology & telecommunications
Bar Admission:
Germany
Deal Highlights
10 results10 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
CSSC Waigaoqiao Cruise Supply Chain Co. Ltd. - M&A
2021-06-09
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Guido Bormann, Katia Duncker, Marcus Chow, Marten Willamo, Ole Bruhl, Peter Veranneman, Rene Voigtlander, Stephan Waldheim
CSSC Waigaoqiao Cruise Supply Chain Co. Ltd.
Buyer
Equistone Partners Europe Ltd. - M&A
2022-02-22
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Equistone Partners Europe Ltd.
Buyer
Blockdaemon Inc. - M&A
2021-11-17
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Blockdaemon Inc.
Buyer
ERR European Rail Rent GmbH - M&A
2021-09-21
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
ERR European Rail Rent GmbH
Target
shopware AG - M&A
2022-02-08
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Barbara Geck, Carina Seum, Johanna Schindler, Julia Frohder, Kai Kerger, Michael Junemann, Niels Lutzhoft, Simon Hembt, Tamara Bohmert
shopware AG
Target
Vitruvian Partners LLP - M&A
2021-12-28
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Alexander Duisberg, Catharina Klumpp, Christina Lorenz, Hans Leube, Johannes Wirtz, Manuela Muelot, Marianne Nawroth, Mascha Grundmann, Matthias Lang, Michael Maier, Paulina Jacob, Stephan Waldheim, Tamy Tietze, Tobias Buescher
Vitruvian Partners LLP
Buyer
Keolis SA - M&A
2022-01-07
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Keolis SA
Seller
Tampnet AS - M&A
2023-05-02
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Janine Lanfermann-Schmid, Kilian Hummel, Maximilian Koch, Stefan Munch, Valerian Jenny
Tampnet AS
Buyer
RoodMicrotec GmbH - M&A
2023-06-13
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
RoodMicrotec GmbH
Target
Group14 Technologies Inc. - M&A
2023-07-24
Bird & Bird
Germany
M&A
Amelia Weber, Christian Cervellino, Christopher Maierhofer, Elie Kaufman, Gokhan Kosak, Henriette Picot, Johannes Wirtz, Jonathan Stoldt, Julia Frohder, Kilian Hummel, Louisa Graf, Markus Koerner, Matthias Lang, Michael Gassner, Michael Junemann, Michelle Eiberger, Olivia Zhao, Paulina Jacob, Ralph Panzer, Roksana Hosseini, Rolf Schmich, Sandy Gerlach, Soeren Alborn, Stefan Munch, Stephan Waldheim, Tamy Tietze, Thomas Magosch, Tobias Buescher, Yvonne Schaafs
Group14 Technologies Inc.
Buyer
Women in Business Law Awards
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Bird & Bird and Morais Leitão lead WIBL EMEA Awards 2026
Legal practitioners gathered in London as the annual Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026 recognised standout women lawyers, leading firms and diversity initiatives across the region
Noemi Distefano, June 26 2026
Capital Markets
Sweden
This week’s people moves: Jones Day, Simpson Thacher and more
New hires were made across the capital markets, M&A and environmental practices in Stockholm, Hong Kong, New York and Washington DC
Karry Lai, March 20 2025
Capital Markets
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Law firms’ opportunities unlocked as European capital markets pick up
Lawyers anticipate a strong focus on corporate governance and regulatory compliance in upcoming client work
Noemi Distefano, February 18 2025
Banking
Dubai
This week’s people moves: Ashurst, Weil, Bird & Bird and more
New hires were made across the corporate, restructuring and finance practices in Copenhagen, Dubai, New York and Warsaw
Karry Lai, December 19 2024
ESG
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Bird & Bird: ‘navigating conversations with stakeholders presents its challenges’
Dan Noakes, head of global responsible business at Bird & Bird, discussed with IFLR the delicate balance between driving successful ESG initiatives and engaging stakeholders
Olivia Adam, April 18 2024
ESG
Concept of Diversity, Inclusion and Equality, conceptual photos
Neurodivergent lawyers vital for law firm innovation and success
IFLR spoke with Herbert Smith Freehills and Bird & Bird on their experiences in fostering a more neurodiverse environment for effective client solutions
Olivia Adam, April 17 2024
Corporate
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Corporate lawyers should be trusted business partners, says Bird & Bird hire
Jonathan Angell emphasised that clients are leaning heavily into the need for commercial understanding
Olivia Adam, March 13 2024
M&A
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Bird & Bird: ‘Sectors like AI and greentech are experiencing significant growth’
Bringing expertise in venture capital and private equity, the firm’s new partner Félicien Bardsley will focus on meeting the changing needs of clients in the space
Olivia Adam, January 22 2024
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