Smith Gambrell Russell Welcomes Partner Dr. Stefan Buske to The Firm in Munich

Press Release

January 5, 2023

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ATLANTA (January 5, 2023) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Stefan Buske as partner in Munich, Germany effective January 1, 2023. Dr. Buske joins SGR’s Corporate and Global Transport practices from Bub Memminger & Partner where he focused in structured finance, leasing, corporate, and asset and project finance law.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Stefan Buske to SGR in our Munich office,” said Stephen M. Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “The Firm has a strong German Practice, and Germany has long been a principal market for inbound international clients. Therefore, Stefan’s experience in international structured finance, M&A, and asset finance will significantly enhance the Firm’s global capabilities, particularly in our aviation finance practice.”

Dr. Buske possesses more than 20 years of experience in the field of law, having practiced in both the United States and Germany. He focuses his practice on structured finance, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, leasing, and project financing. From the start of a project to its completion, Dr. Buske provides guidance to financiers, investors, lessors, transportation companies, and public sector agencies.

Prior to joining SGR, Dr. Buske was a partner with Bub Memminger & Partner. Previous to that, he practiced with his own firm, and prior to that was managing director and general counsel of a Pan-European Leasing Company, an attorney at Milbank LLP in both New York and Frankfurt am Main and authorized officer (Prokurist) of a leading bank in the bank's structured/corporate finance department.

Dr. Buske holds a Doctor of Law degree from Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.

About Smith Gambrell Russell
SGR is a full service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s 270 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, construction, employment law, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Jacksonville, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Southampton, and Washington, D.C.