Bastian Finkel is a Managing Partner at BLD in Cologne and a member of DACB's European Board. He is a Specialised Insurance Lawyer and advises on all topics in Financial Lines. As one of Germany’s leading D&O experts, Bastian advises insurers on complex national and international claims and publishes articles on diverse topics, including D&O insurance. He recently coordinated and supported various large D&O cases (e.g., VW emissions scandal, Bilfinger compliance investigation), including those concerned with cum-ex transactions.

Bastian Finkel is highly regarded by clients for his business acumen, his eye for strategy and his ability to achieve feasible outcomes in complex negotiations. Thanks to his many years of international consulting work, he maintains close connections to the London insurance market.