07 January 2020
Bird & Bird strengthens its Real Estate practice with the appointment of Peter Nicholson as partner in London
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/bird-and-bird-strengthens-its-real-estate-practice-with-the-appointment-of-peter-nicholson

International law firm Bird & Bird today strengthens its Real Estate practice with the appointment of Peter Nicholson as partner in London.

03 February 2020
Bird & Bird grows its Real Estate Finance practice with the arrival of real estate and hotel finance specialist James Salford as a partner in London
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/united-kingdom/bird-and-bird-grows-its-real-estate-finance-practice-with-the-arrival-of-james-salford-as-a-partner

International law firm Bird & Bird today grows its Real Estate Finance practice with the arrival of real estate and hotel finance specialist James Salford as a partner in London.

25 August 2020
Bird & Bird advises Mothercare on the appointment of Boots as its UK and Republic of Ireland franchise partner
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/united-kingdom/bird-and-bird-advises-mothercare-on-the-appointment-of-boots

International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Mothercare on the appointment of Boots as its UK and Republic of Ireland franchise partner. The partnership will enable Mothercare to have its branded clothing, home and ...

05 November 2019
Electronic Cigarettes: Where does the UK Stand amid the International Backlash?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/electronic-cigarettes-where-does-the-uk-stand-amid-the-international-backlash

In recent months, the safety and regulation of electronic cigarettes (commonly known as "e-cigarettes" or "vapes") has come under public scrutiny internationally by governments and the media following a series of ...

15 May 2018
Making your Markle: Royal emblems and souvenirs
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/making-your-markle-royal-emblems-and-souvenirs

There is no better way to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle though there are several legal obstacles for souvenir manufacturers and retailers to circumnavigate.

28 February 2020
Food Standards Agency Update: Clarity or Calamity for CBD Food Businesses?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/food-standards-agency-update-clarity-or-calamity-for-cbd-food-businesses

On 13 February the Food Standards Agency ("FSA"), which regulates food and food businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced that extracts of cannabidiol ("CBD"), contained in any edible products, must ...

29 April 2020
UK: Regulatory Guidance for Retail Businesses Manufacturing and Supplying Personal Protection Products during COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/uk-regulatory-guidance-for-retail-businesses-manufacturing-and-supplying

Retail businesses across the world are repurposing their production lines in an effort to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser, which are crucial to the fight against COVID-19. ...

07 July 2020
Sustainability in the supply chain
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/sustainability-in-the-supply-chain

Sustainability is undeniably a hot topic in the retail and consumer sector, and this is especially pervasive in the supply chain space. It is also a hugely broad term which covers a span of environmental, social and ...

09 August 2019
We advise PostNL on sale of German business operations to Quantum
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/germany/bird-bird-beraet-postnl-bei-verkauf-des-deutschlandgeschaefts-an-quantum

Our German team recently advised Dutch Post, PostNL on the sale of its German business operations “Postcon” to Quantum Capital Partners. Postcon is the number-two mail provider in Germany.

06 November 2019
Bird & Bird LLP advises Mothercare plc and Mothercare Global Brands on major restructuring and refinancing deal
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2019/uk/bird-and-bird-llp-advises-mothercare-plc-and-mothercare-global-brands-on-major-restructuring

Bird & Bird has taken a lead role in advising London listed client, Mothercare plc, and its wholly owned subsidiary Mothercare Global Brands, on a major restructuring and refinancing.