Celia Schmadl

As an associate in our Dispute Resolution group in Düsseldorf, I advise national and international clients in complex court and arbitration proceedings.

I advise our clients on a wide spectrum of commercial issues, ranging from the implementation of contractual agreements to related out-of-court-settlements and litigation.

My practice focuses on supporting clients in national and international proceedings under the DIS and ICC Arbitration Rules, particularly in the Energy & Utilities sector and in infrastructure-related matters. A six-month secondment to a leading packaging company gave me valuable experience and insight into clients' business operations.

I studied law at the University of Heidelberg, graduating in 2019. During my legal clerkship, I worked at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection in Berlin, at Bird & Bird in Düsseldorf, and at the German-Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Madrid.

I joined Bird & Bird after completing my Second State Examination in 2022. Alongside my work as an associate, I am currently writing my dissertation.

My working languages are German and English. I also speak Spanish.