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 ...

27 June 2018
Moratorium on the granting of licenses for touristic uses in Madrid
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/spain/moratorium-on-the-granting-of-licenses-for-touristic-uses-in-madrid

According to the opinion of the Town Hall of Madrid, governed by the left-wing and populist party "Podemos", the definition of "apartments for touristic use" involves those apartments that are allocated to tourist use ...

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 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.

04 May 2020
Bird & Bird advises Berenberg on class 1 disposal of Tuffnells Parcels Express Limited
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/global/bird-and-bird-advises-berenberg-on-class-1-disposal-of-tuffnells-parcels-express-limited

International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Berenberg, sponsor and financial adviser to Main Market-listed Connect Group PLC, on the class 1 disposal of the Tuffnells Group.

16 April 2020
Bird & Bird Retail & Consumer team is ranked in the Legal 500 2020 EMEA Guide
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/global/bird-and-bird-retail-and-consumer-team-is-ranked-in-the-legal-500-2020-emea-guide

Our international Retail & Consumer team has earned a number of rankings in the Legal 500 EMEA 2020 guide, including in Food, Retail and Luxury Goods.

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.