Germany
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Career
Dr Bernd Egbers is one of the leading practitioners in his field, with more than 20 years of experience in the European finance market. He advises private equity funds, debt funds, banks, and corporates on leveraged buyouts, acquisition finance, and corporate lending.
Before co-founding Astera Legal in 2023, he was a partner at Renzenbrink & Partner in Munich. Prior to that, he spent several years at Ashurst LLP in Munich and Frankfurt, where he also served as a member of the Global Board from 2016 to 2019.
Dr Egbers studied law at the University of Münster (1994–1999) and obtained his Ph.D. in law (Dr. jur.) from the same university in 2001. He later attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program in Leadership in Law Firms (2015).
Publications
Corporate Litigation
Servatius · 1. Dez. 2016
Das Kreditkonsortium
Euroforum, Session 3 of 9 of the written Management Course · 1. Jan. 2010
Die zivilrechtliche Haftung von Wertpapieranalysten - Notwendigkeit einer spezialgesetzlichen Regelung
Zeitschrift für Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht 2004, page 219 - 226 · 1. Jan. 2004
Die Solvabilitätsvorschriften im Bank- und Versicherungsaufsichtsrecht
Fritz Knapp Verlag · 1. Jan. 2002
Personal
Dr Bernd Egbers brings a structured and strategic approach to financial transactions. With over two decades of experience, he has developed a deep understanding of the dynamics of leveraged finance and the specific needs of private equity investors, debt funds, and financial institutions. His advisory style is characterized by precision, pragmatism, and a keen awareness of the economic and regulatory forces shaping financial markets.
His perspective goes beyond the purely legal framework—he combines legal expertise with a broader commercial mindset. Having served on the Global Board of Ashurst LLP, he understands the complexities of decision-making in international finance and the strategic considerations that drive financial institutions and investors. This enables him to structure solutions that are not only legally sound but also aligned with his clients’ business objectives.
In addition to his legal work, Dr. Egbers has held roles as a Supervisory Board Member and continues to serve as an Advisory Board Member. These roles reflect his continued engagement in high-level strategic discussions within the financial sector.
