Welcome to the 10th edition of BirdWatch - our regular newsletter to keep US businesses informed on the latest developments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

The Focus of this edition is shaped by Competition and EU law developments around the world and includes guidance for employers on protecting trade secrets and on managing internal investigations. Our other Updates include guidance on green lending in Asia-Pacific, an overview of the UK financial package for COVID-19 relief, changes to Hong Kong's anti-discrimination legislation, and the rise of Data Protection Officers in the Dubai International Financial Centre. We have several Upcoming Events to highlight including Bird & Bird's Annual Data Protection Week which is virtual and accessible to our clients in the US. Other events include Employment tips on the Mobile Workplace, Tax Disputes and Investigations and Contracting in the Media, Entertainment and Sport industry.