Stephen Reed

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill is introduced into Parliament

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.

Test for existence of assets for Worldwide Freezing Order clarified by Court of Appeal - Ras al Khaimah & 5 ors v Bestfort

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.

Structuring your energy storage project

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

Bird & Bird appoints Samrad Nazer as partner in London, expanding its Banking and Finance team

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.

Acquisition of PT Pacific Lubritama Indonesia by United Global Limited

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.

Melissa Murray named one of 'Franchising's Wonder Women'

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.

Public-Private Partnerships & Investments in Africa

Breakfast Seminar: A new era for Data Protection and Cyber Security in China

Reining in Cyber Risk and Notes from the Field

The latest Australian Cyber Security Centre report notes that 90 per cent of Australian organisations have already faced an attempted or successful cyber breach.