Bird & Bird‘s team advises European scientific, educational, and environmental institutions on a broad range of legal matters. Practice co-head Cedric Berckmans handles corporate work for non-profit and research associations, and practice co-head Brent Springael specialises in tax matters. Anne Federle brings competition law expertise, while Paul Hermant assists with funding cases.
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Key clients
- Orphanet
- The European Virus Archive (EVA)
- SERMI
- Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability (FAAS)
- Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA)
- International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
- IAGOS
- CLEPA
Work highlights
Assisting SERMI with the conversion of its unincorporated joint-venture structure into a non-profit association.
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Practice head
Cedric Berckmans; Brent Springael
Other key lawyers
Anne Federle; Paul Hermant