About

Provided by Bird & Bird

Our International Corporate and M&A Group specialises in cross‑border transactions, providing end‑to‑end support across the full M&A lifecycle. We advise clients on public and private deals, covering strategic planning, structuring, execution and post‑merger integration.

We assist buyers and sellers—including multinationals and mid‑market companies—in mergers, joint ventures, reorganisations, auctions and carve‑outs. Our work spans pre‑transaction preparation and post‑closing integration to ensure smooth delivery.

With strong multi‑jurisdictional capability and an agile, tech‑enabled approach, we help clients navigate the complexity and regulatory risk of international M&A. Our integrated global team offers coordinated, tailored advice for each stage of a transaction.

We have deep sector expertise in industries where technology, regulation and intellectual property are critical, ensuring guidance that aligns with evolving market demands.

Our twoBirds Due Diligence offering supports clients in managing compliance and regulatory risks across multiple jurisdictions. Through our cloud‑based tool, clients access consistent reporting—red‑flag, full or country‑specific—and direct communication with our due diligence team.

With a strong mid‑market focus, we understand the specific challenges of this segment and prioritise strategic insight, efficiency and cost predictability to help clients minimise risk and capture opportunity in cross‑border transactions.

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International & Cross-Border Transactions - Spain

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird’s Madrid office is noted for its strong international and cross-border transactional capabilities, particularly in sectors where technology, regulation, and intellectual property intersect. The team advises a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to high-growth SMEs on complex cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

The firm is recognised for its integrated, multi-jurisdictional approach, leveraging its global network to deliver support across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Clients benefit from the team’s sector knowledge, especially in life sciences, automotive, communications, and digital industries, as well as its ability to navigate regulatory and competition law aspects of international deals.

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