30 May 2019
International team advises Chiesi Farmaceutici on in-licence of Raxone® from Santhera
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/uk/international-team-advises-chiesi-farmaceutici-on-inlicence-of-raxone-from-santhera

International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. ("Chiesi") on the in-licence of Raxone® -- an orphan drug used in the treatment of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy ("LHON")

23 July 2019
European Medicines Agency settles dispute with Canary Wharf Group over Brexit frustration challenge
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/european-medicines-agency-settles-dispute-with-canary-wharf-group-over-brexit-frustration-challenge

Earlier this year the High Court agreed with the Canary Wharf Group that Brexit did not constitute an event which would frustrate its 25 year lease with the EMA.

28 January 2019
What is NISR and who is impacted?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/what-is-nisr-and-who-is-impacted

The NISR (Network and Information Systems Regulations), which came into force on 9 May 2018, are designed to protect the critical national infrastructure of EU countries in the event of a cyber attack.

24 February 2020
Blockchain in the Life Sciences & Healthcare Sectors
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/blockchain-in-the-life-sciences-and-healthcare-sectors

Blockchain is perhaps best known as the technology on which Bitcoin and other digital cryptocurrencies are built. Adoption of blockchain technology – especially in the financial services sector – has been rapid but in ...

20 February 2020
Newsflash: A European strategy for data
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/newsflash-a-european-strategy-for-data

Published on 19 February 2020, the European Commission's communication on a European strategy for data sets out a bold vision for the EU to become a leading role model for a society empowered by data to make better ...

03 June 2019
Baseline merges with Valeocon to bolster Bird & Bird management consulting business
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/global/baseline-merges-with-valeocon

International law firm Bird & Bird today announces the merger of its Baseline consulting arm with Valeocon Management Consulting, creating one of the largest management consultancy firms linked to an international law ...