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Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

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Leveraging the bench strength of its global network, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is well-equipped to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions for a diverse client base, including multinationals, financial institutions, private equity firms, and government-linked entities. Practice head Marcus Chow frequently handles M&A, private equity transactions, venture capital and equity capital mandates. Sandra Seah is an adept transactional lawyer, recommended for her work involving infrastructure, energy, pharma, aerospace, logistics, and tech. Shahin Foroughian joined in 2025 from Norton Rose Fulbright.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Shahin specialises in complex cross-border M&A deals (particularly around Southeast Asia) and Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance. Shahin is very strong in cross-border M&A deals, particularly in the financial services industry, where he is very hands-on and provides both detailed legal and practical commercial advice.' 

  • ‘They know what they're talking about. Extremely precise on how to address the issues at hand.’

  • ‘Marcus Chow is extremely knowledgeable on the legal issues and how to properly address them efficiently. ’

  • ‘Marcus' team provides sound and practical legal advice from the Singaporean law perspective. Their turnaround time is swift. They are always attentive and proactive.'

  • ‘Marcus Chow is a good leader to this team, he gives practical solutions to legal challenges. Always available and reachable. Wealth of experience and knowledge, including sound command and understanding of the capital market space.'

Key clients

  • Metropolis
  • Bridgefield Capital
  • Podium Pte Ltd
  • Sustainability International
  • Incubeta Holdings
  • Hatch Blue
  • DXC Technology
  • Dematic Pte. Ltd
  • Cambridge Machines Pte

Work highlights

Advised Metropolis on its acquisition of Oosto in a mostly share-based transaction valued at approximately USD 125 million.
Advised Bridgefield Capital on its acquisition of Royal Philips Emergency Care business.

Practice head

Marcus Chow

Other key lawyers

Sandra Seah; Shahin Foroughian