Lisa Bonauer is a Senior Associate at Adamsons, splitting her time between the Munich and London offices. She joined the firm in 2023 and focuses on a broad range of mandates, including M&A and IP assignments throughout Europe and internationally.
Prior to joining Adamsons, Lisa spent over six years in private practice at a top-tier British law firm specialising in intellectual property, where she developed deep expertise in patent and trademark matters. She now brings this technical background into her processes, advising clients on complex IP-related projects and broader legal talent strategies.
EDUCATION
Double Degree in English Translation (State Exam & BA, SDI Munich)
Intellectual Property Law (IP Reg)
PGCert from QMUL
Qualified IP Specialist
Qualified Lumina Spark Practitioner
Languages: German (native) English (fluent)
EXPERTISE/ SPECIALIZATIONS
Lisa’s expertise lies in the field of IP, with a particular focus on Patent Attorneys, trademark specialists and IP legal professionals. She also support clients on team builds, often in the context of growth, strategic repositioning or increased innovation activity. Her work frequently spans cross-border mandates and complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
Lisa has a strong focus on IP-intensive industries, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering and technology. Lisa is particularly focused on delivering tailored approaches aligned to each client’s needs, combining her sector knowledge with a structured and detail-oriented methodology. She is known for her thorough, thoughtful approach and strong understanding of the IP landscape.
Placements
Australia
France
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Placement Details
europe
Partner, Patents – Physics – Germany
Senior IP Professional – Biotechnology, Germany
Head of IP Operations – Automotive, Germany
Partner – Life Sciences, Germany
Senior Patent Counsel – AI & Technology, Switzerland
Head of IP Expert Services – Pharmaceuticals, Switzerland
Head of IP & Legal, Life Sciences – UK
IP Valuation Director – UK
Partner IP Transactions – UK
Partner – Trademarks – UK
APAC
Senior Counsel Trademarks, Australia