News Centre

On 1 June 2017, the Association of Banks in Singapore ("ABS") released a revised version of the Guidelines on Control Objectives & Procedures for Outsourced Service Providers ("Guidelines").

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, also known in the media as the Great Repeal Bill, was introduced into the House of Commons on 13th July 2017. The Bill is of constitutional significance because it aims to revise UK law in important ways in consequence of the UK's anticipated exit from the EU.

In an appeal against an order refusing a worldwide freezing order on the basis that the applicant could not show assets somewhere in the world, Lord Justice Longmore has confirmed that it is not enough for an applicant to assert that the respondent was apparently wealthy and must have assets somewhere.

Take a look at our latest infographic on structuring your energy storage project.

Case report: Persimmon Homes v Ove Arup, Court of Appeal 2017. A dispute over asbestos in a Welsh development project.

We have seen increasing international coverage of tragic stories of individuals who die directly or indirectly as a consequence of excessive working hours.

For businesses across the retail, food & beverage, hotel and leisure sectors the recommendations of Tuesday's Taylor Review, if implemented could have far reaching consequences.

This two part series of webinars focuses on legal staffing structures in Asia Pacific.

International law firm Bird & Bird today welcomes Samrad Nazer as a new Banking & Finance partner in the London office. This appointment forms part of the firm's strategic growth plan for the Banking & Finance practice in London, specifically in acquisition and leveraged finance work.

The United Kingdom Supreme Court (UKSC) today handed down its judgment in the case of Actavis UK Limited and others v Eli Lilly and Company ([2017] UKSC 46) that has significantly changed the law of patent infringement in the UK.

International law firm Bird & Bird today welcomes Samrad Nazer as a new Banking & Finance partner in the London office. This appointment forms part of the firm's strategic growth plan for the Banking & Finance practice in London, specifically in acquisition and leveraged finance work.

Bird & Bird ATMD has acted for SGX-listed United Global Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary United Oil Company, in the acquisition of 95% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Indonesia-based lubricant manufacturer PT Pacific Lubritama Indonesia.

Partner Melissa Murray was recently selected to appear in Global Franchise magazine's 'Franchising's Wonder Women' – a list of 20 powerful women making their mark on the franchising industry.

On 1 June 2017, the Association of Banks in Singapore ("ABS") released a revised version of the Guidelines on Control Objectives & Procedures for Outsourced Service Providers ("Guidelines").

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, also known in the media as the Great Repeal Bill, was introduced into the House of Commons on 13th July 2017. The Bill is of constitutional significance because it aims to revise UK law in important ways in consequence of the UK's anticipated exit from the EU.

In an appeal against an order refusing a worldwide freezing order on the basis that the applicant could not show assets somewhere in the world, Lord Justice Longmore has confirmed that it is not enough for an applicant to assert that the respondent was apparently wealthy and must have assets somewhere.

The Cyber Security Law in China took effect on 1 June this year. The new law contains important provisions relating to network security and data protection, and in particular, data localisation requirements and restrictions on ...

The aim of the session is to highlight the different issues which may be relevant in a pre-litigation environment from managing any dispute resolution process to what you need to have in place when you commence proceedings should ...

The African continent is booming. At the heart of this momentum, Africa seeks today to attract investments to support its ambitions for development and growth. Given the importance of investments development in Africa (including ...