Bird & Bird is an experienced advisor to German and international companies from technology-focused and future-oriented sectors on mid-cap M&A transactions, both on the buyer and seller side, joint ventures and divestments. Stefanie Orttmann heads the practice and has extensive experience in cross-border, strategically important M&A transactions. In December 2023, Hans Peter Leube (M&A, PE) and Marianne Nawroth (M&A, PE, VC) joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
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Témoignages

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  • 'The team at Bird & Bird understands your requirements very quickly, both commercially and legally, and works seamlessly together to ensure a smooth transaction. The team is very strong technically and able to provide their advice in a clear manner that is easy to understand.'
  • 'Stefanie Orttmann: An exceptional contact and relationship builder who can bring a very strong position to bear in a relationship-oriented manner. Her negotiating style draws both sides onto her side and is very effective from the perspective of a multinational transaction.'

Clients clés

  • Bagnoli Family/ SammontanaSpA/ Investindustrial
  • BBS Automation
  • DextraData GmbH
  • EFESO Group
  • ESPA Deutschland GmbH/ ESPA 2025 S.L
  • Eve Systems GmbH
  • Gerard Daniel Worldwide, Inc.
  • Group14 Technologies
  • Investec Bank plc
  • KINEXEON Industries GmbH

Points forts

  • Advising Swiss asset management company Reichmuth Infrastructure on its investment in one of the largest German battery storage facilities with a connection capacity of 100 MW.
  • Advising NYSE-listed Wolfspeed, Inc. on a semiconductor technology partnership with automotive supplier and global technology company ZF Friedrichshafen.
  • Advising Gerard Daniel Worldwide, Inc. on the acquisition of the Knitted Mesh and Separation (KMS) business unit of the insolvent Rhodius GmbH from insolvency administrator Joachim Exner.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Stefanie Orttmann

Autres avocats clés

Kai Kerger; Stefan Münch; Stephan Kübler