Düsseldorf
David G. Schäfer focuses his practice on advising vehicle manufacturers and their import companies, start-ups and car subscription providers on cross-border projects in the mobility sector at the interface between financing law and distribution systems in markets within and outside of Europe.
David advised:
- a start-up on the structuring and implementation of a cooperation with a car manufacturer in the field of car subscriptions
- a provider of car subscriptions on legal aspects of the product offering
- a car manufacturer on its wholesale financing model in various European markets (including Germany, France and Italy)
- a car manufacturer on the structuring and implementation of retail financing cooperations in a variety of markets within and outside Europe
- a car manufacturer on factoring models for the Belgian, Dutch and Spanish markets, among others
- a captive bank on legal aspects of its product offering as well as on financing cooperations in several European markets
- Higher Regional Court of Cologne, Second State Exam
- University of Münster, First State Exam
- University of Ottawa
- Heidelberg University
- Germany
- English
- German
- Spanish
Johanna Leitzke-Schmid
Düsseldorf
Johanna Leitzke-Schmid focuses her practice on all aspects of real estate law. She has a wealth of experience within real estate transactions, advising national and international clients on asset management and commercial lease agreements. She has acted for clients across the retail and leisure sectors, and has additional experience in representing real estate funds.
Johanna advised:
- an investment management company on the acquisition of a hotel portfolio consisting of four hotels, including the draft and negotiation of new lease agreements and hotel refurbishment*
- an UK investment fund on the sale of a logistic portfolio*
- an international fund on the sale and purchase of various commercial properties in Germany (in particular retail)*
- Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Second State Exam
- University of Würzburg, First State Exam
- Germany
- English
- German
Marta Wrobel
London – 22 Bishopsgate
Marta Wrobel advises clients on a range of cross-border corporate transactions, with a particular focus on the energy sector. She has experience advising on share and asset acquisitions and divestments, corporate reorganisations, corporate finance, joint ventures, due diligence and complex commercial contracts. Her work highlights include matters relating to oil and gas projects across Europe and Africa.
- Advised a fund on the proposed acquisition of interests in Guyana.
- Advised Tende Energy Plc on the acquisition of interests in Angola.
- Advised Tende Energy Plc on the acquisition of interests in respect of OML 65, Nigeria.
- IFLR1000, M&A, 2022-2023
- The Legal 500 UK 2022, Recommended in Finance: High Yield, 2022
- The M&A Advisor, “M&A Deal of the Year” International M&A Award Winner, 2019
- Legal 500 UK 2017, Recommended in Projects, Energy and Natural Resources – Power
- BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, English
- Westminster College, Graduate Diploma in Law
- University of Warsaw, BA
- England and Wales
- English
- Polish
Thomas DaMario
Chicago
Thomas DaMario focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and transactions. Thomas has experience in all phases of litigation—from pre-filing investigations and discovery through trial and appeal. He has been involved in patent infringement cases in various United States district courts, the International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Thomas is experienced in various technical areas, including Internet technologies, wireless and cellular communications, semiconductor chip design and fabrication, power tools, computer and networking systems and mechanical devices.
- The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2023 to 2024
- The Richard Linn American Inn of Court, member
- Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, member
- DePaul University, JD, Electrical Engineering
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS
- Illinois
- US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US Patent and Trademark Office
- Supreme Court of Illinois
Heloise Waudby
London – 22 Bishopsgate
Heloise Waudby advises clients on various matters of corporate law including mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings. She is experienced in the corporate and financial sector and in 2014, Heloise completed a secondment at a prominent private equity fund manager in London where she coordinated and implemented a series of portfolio realisations, allowing funds to be returned to investors.
- Acted for a global investment management group on their acquisition of a member of the Fintech 50 2015 and sister company
- Acted for a leading manufacturer of polythene products on their takeover by one of Europe’s largest suppliers of plastic packaging in a deal which valued the client at £261million
- Advised an American headquartered global provider of telematics, automotive electronics and embedded engineering services on their cross border purchase of a UK based software developer for avionic and automotive electronic industries
- The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Insolvency and Restructuring Law, Ones to Watch, 2023 – 2025
- University of Law, LPC
- University of Kent, LLB
- England and Wales
- English
- Spanish
Daniel Ross
London – 22 Bishopsgate
Daniel Ross focuses his practice on advice to private equity investors, corporates, entrepreneurs and individuals on a wide range of matters, including corporate acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures, reorganizations and private equity transactions. He has notable experience in the technology, health care and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Acting for Great Point Partners, a US-based health care private equity fund, on its exit from Clinical Supplies Management
- Advising ECI on the buyouts of Clear Group and Arkessa*
- Advising LDC on the buyout of Pelsis*
- Advising Foresight on the buyout of Clubhouse Golf*
- University of Sheffield, LPC
- England and Wales
Jennifer Ronz
London – 22 Bishopsgate
Jennifer Ronz focuses her practice on large-scale commercial dispute resolution as well as contentious tax and trust matters. She has acted for a wide range of claimants and defendants across various forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation in multiple jurisdictions.
- Acted in a confidential ICC arbitration related to an arms contract with a Middle Eastern state*
- Assisted in a multimillion pound claim regarding the ownership of shares in a BVI company involving proceedings in the BVI Commercial Court and Privy Council*
- Defended a number of claims brought pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, bringing claims regarding the removal of trustees and executors as well as applications to the Court of Protection*
- The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Trusts and Personal Tax Law, Ones to Watch, 2023 – 2025
- STEP, Worldwide Excellence Award, Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes, 2018
- London Solicitors Litigation Association
- CONTRA
- Junior lawyers Division
- Cardiff University School of Law and Politics, LPC, Law
- Cardiff University, LLB
- England and Wales
Annabel Rodriguez
Boston
Annabel Rodriguez focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar defense. She has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of high stakes commercial disputes and government enforcements matters.
Annabel has experience defending clients in investigations from regulatory and criminal enforcement agencies relating to Medicare and Medicaid billing and other government contracting issues, including negotiating with the government and managing clients’ responses to civil investigative demands and large-scale investigative subpoenas. She has a particular focus on matters involving the False Claims Act (FCA), Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, and other economic crimes. In addition, Annabel also counsels clients on compliance matters and works with companies to design, implement audit effective compliance programs.
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Excellence in Pro Bono, 2024
- Suffolk University Law School, JD, cum laude
- Boston University, BA
- Massachusetts
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Rosemary Tulloch
London – 22 Bishopsgate
Rosemary Tulloch focuses her practice on complex real estate transactions and has a wealth of experience in acquisitions and disposals of commercial property portfolios (including providing advice in respect of the real estate aspects of a corporate acquisition or disposal), real estate financing, development matters and high value corporate occupier lettings. She has advised a range of clients across a number of key areas, including within the retail, health science, financial, office, telecommunications, media and technology sectors.
- Acted for Oryx Real Estate Partners UK Limited in relation to the acquisition by the fund of a business park in Hatfield. Helios Court consists of a multi-let office building, providing 39,859 sq ft of accommodation
- Advised the Soller Group in relation to its acquisition of a large London office building in respect of the related sale and leaseback of the property to a long-term income fund. Subsequently advising Soller on its occupational letting of the whole building to WeWork
- Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, 2026
- La Trobe University
- England & Wales
- Victoria
David Gibson
London – 22 Bishopsgate
David Gibson focuses his practice on providing project, commercial, finance, corporate and procurement advice for a wide range of public and private sector clients in the healthcare sector. He specializes in international and UK healthcare projects and regularly advises on complex hospital and medical equipment projects throughout the world. He has particular expertise in proton beam therapy and radiotherapy projects and led the legal team advising The Christie and UCLH NHS Foundation Trusts on their UK pathfinder joint procurement for the supply, installation and operation of proton beam therapy facilities.
David has significant PPP/PFI project experience, acting for both private and public sector stakeholders and has spoken and lectured widely on international health projects and PPP models, including as part of initiatives with the Department of International Trade. David has additional strength within a range of transactional disciplines, including experience in complex procurements, capital build projects, acquisitions, mergers and partnering arrangements in healthcare and life sciences, including healthcare digital technology.
David also advises on outsourcing of clinical and non-clinical healthcare services, private patient services, and healthcare regulatory matters.
- Acting for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust on the £300m+ pathfinder project to bring Proton Beam Therapy equipment to the UK*
- Advising a US-owned medical equipment company on its acquisition from a leading Scandinavian equipment supplier of a business manufacturing and operating brain-scanning equipment that supports sites throughout the world.
- Acting for a UAE government-backed body in a hospital collaboration with a US consortium of hospitals on the development of a hospital and health system in the Middle East.
- The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Life Sciences Law, Ones to Watch, 2023-2025
- Legal 500 UK, Leading Associate, Healthcare & Life Sciences, 2020-2025
- University of Bristol, LLM
- University of Exeter, LLB
- England and Wales