Mergers & Acquisitions

We understand that the legal implementation of a strategic transaction can be time-consuming, frustrating, and costly. With our fresh and creative approach and leading technology reputation, we aim to minimise the pain points and help manage the risks to your business at every stage of your transaction cycle.

We offer an agile and tailored approach to all stages of M&A transactions. We present an integrated, international team with a real aptitude for providing specialist and strategic legal support to companies undertaking the complex and risky business of M&A transactions.

Built on exceptional legal expertise with a strong technology sector focus, we are specialists advising in industry sectors where technology, regulation and intellectual property are key. We represent buyers and sellers, from large multinationals to SMEs, handling all manner of public and private M&A transactions, including carve-out deals and competitive auctions. We offer advice throughout the entire transaction cycle, from strategic planning and structuring, deal implementation through to post-merger integration.

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Key Areas of Focus in Legal Due Diligence for AI Companies in Germany: Assessing Risks and Ensuring Compliance

Dec 04 2024

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Latest Trends in M&A in Europe by Japanese Companies

4 minutes Nov 19 2024

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Germany expected to tighten grip on FDI

7 minutes Oct 15 2024

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Employee data risks in M&A transactions

M&A activities and corporate reorganisations are likely to entail the employer sharing staff personal data with other organisations. This infographic outlines how sellers can handle employee data risks in M&A transactions.

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Accolades

"Bird & Bird has strong teams across various verticals to handle corporate, financial and M&A matters."

Chambers UK 2024, Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

"They're obviously skilled technically but also just really super-commercial in their approach and very result-oriented."

Chambers Global 2024, Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market (Singapore)

"Demonstrating particular strength in the technology space, Bird & Bird is well versed in M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The firm attracts engagements from a variety of multinationals, institutional investors, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs, and is a popular choice for venture capital, life sciences and healthcare-related matter."

Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Spain) Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Tier 2 - Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Finland)

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Bird & Bird advises Kindred Education on their sale to private equity investor, Livingbridge

Dec 03 2024

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Bird & Bird advises Vanagon Ventures on pre-seed investment in ExoMatter

Nov 05 2024

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Bird & Bird advises Edita Group on Divestment of Edita Prima

Nov 04 2024

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Bird & Bird advised MNSTRs shareholders on its acquisition by Project Worldwide Inc.

Oct 24 2024

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Bird & Bird advises BW ESS on their acquisition of Penso Power

Oct 21 2024

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Bird & Bird advises De La Rue on disposal of its Authentication Division to Crane NXT

Oct 21 2024

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Relevant Downloads

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Date
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Bird & Bird's International M&A Survey Report
pdf
Mar 30 2023
Trends in UK Public MA deals in H1 2021
pdf
Nov 16 2021
Updated Corporate Highlights with Foresight 2020-2021
pdf
Jul 27 2021