Welcome to the 7th edition of BirdWatch - our regular newsletter to keep US businesses informed on the latest developments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

As businesses around the globe have initiated phased re-opening, companies are determined to protect their employees and their customers. Accordingly, the Focus of this edition is on the practical and legal considerations around building a new normal when re-opening a workplace and preparing for the future of work. Our other Updates cover COVID-19 related topics in IP and copyright, merger control and antitrust, cross border M&A, challenges and opportunities for the games industry and a special update on Australia. Finally, our Upcoming Events include a webinar on the impact of the pandemic to re-opened workplaces in Singapore.