Primarily specialising in complex Series A and C investments- often in the therapeutics, AI, and financial service sectors- Bird & Bird LLP draws upon its network of international offices when handling multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice is well equipped to manage all stages of funding rounds, alongside advising on the acquisition of shares and high-profile IPOs. Struan Penwarden leads the team, being an expert in venture debt matters and equity investments, while James Baillieu regularly acts for high growth companies and investors. Mark Rundall is knowledgeable in disposals and strategic partnership issues, while Adam Meisels assists capital-backed tech corporations. Francesca Mansell and Benjamin Simon also offer key transactional expertise. The team is especially familiar with pre-seed funding and follow-on round affairs, including in the blockchain and fintech fields. Mark Penwarden is a specialist in cross-border M&A work, Albert Mennen concentrates on corporate governance, and William Alms predominantly focuses on joint ventures.
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‘Bird & Bird provided us with an international team based in Italy and the UK to support us in the transaction. They were able to clearly defend our interests on the two jurisdictions, clarifying all peculiarities and negotiating efficiently on our behalf when necessary.’
- 'Benjamin Simon delivered most of the negotiation and the preparation of the documents. Highly professional work.’
Key clients
- 32Co
- Adfin Financial Services Ltd
- Airhive Ltd
- Albion Capital Group LLP
- Arm
- CDP Venture Capital
- CLARET EUROPEAN SECURITY LENDING COMPANY III S.A.R.L
- DDF Discovery Ltd
- DIVERSE FUTURES LTD
- Dopay International Holdings Ltd
- Endeit
- Eurazeo
Work highlights
Advised longstanding client Kreos Capital- a leading growth debt lender in Europe and Israel.
Acted for Intelmatix, an AI startup, on its $20m Series A Financing.
Acted for Endeit Capital, a VC fund based in Amsterdam, on its series B investment in Nomupay Limited.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
James Baillieu
Mark Rundall
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adam Meisels
Practice head
Struan Penwarden
Other key lawyers
James Baillieu; Mark Rundall; Adam Meisels; Francesca Mansell; Mark Penwarden; Albert Mennen; William Alms; Benjamin Simon