Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has made two appointments to senior roles including new global leaders for its IP/IT practice and infrastructure & transport sector group.

The magic circle firm has appointed Cologne partner Matthias Koch (pictured) as its new IP/IT practice group head, succeeding fellow Cologne partner Klaus Beucher, who has held the role since 2006.

Meanwhile, Alan Ryan has been appointed as the firm's new global co-head of infrastructure & transport, as current co-head and London finance partner Nick Bliss steps down from the role.