09 May 2019
Regulation 261: Case Law Update
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/regulation-261-case-law-update

Our Regulatory team examines some recent Regulation 261 cases relating to passenger delays and claims for compensation.

09 May 2019
Might a screw on the runway be an extraordinary circumstance?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/might-a-screw-on-the-runway-be-an-extraordinary-circumstance

Our Regulatory team explores the recent judgment of the CJEU and the assessment of the meaning of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ which may relieve the air carrier from having to compensate the passenger(s) under ...

21 February 2019
Bird & Bird's Defence & Security team is delighted to have written the 2019 UK chapter for 'Getting the Deal Through: Defence & Security Procurement'
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/defence-and-security-team-have-written-the-2019-uk-chapter-for-getting-the-deal-through

This annual publication provides excellent expert analysis of how government procurement works in this highly regulated sector and is an ideal tool for in-house counsel and commercial practitioners.

18 April 2019
Mediation and the resolution of complex aerospace supply chain issues
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/mediation-and-the-resolution-of-complex-aerospace-supply-chain-issues

Consultant Wolf von Kumberg looks at the legal and practical issues the recent grounding of the 737 Max has caused within Boeing's supply chain and how mediation can be a viable alternative to litigation to help resolve ...

17 April 2019
Our top tips for bidding successfully to MoD
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/our-top-tips-for-bidding-successfully-to-mod

How can you give yourself the best possible chance of success? We outline here our top tips for bidding successfully to MoD.

09 May 2019
Regulation 261/2004 claims will be subjected to Brussels Recast's choice of jurisdiction rules regardless of Member States' rules on domestic jurisdiction and procedural laws.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/belgium/regulation-261-2004-claims-will-be-subjected-to-brussels-recasts

Our Regulatory team writes about the recent ruling from he Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which provides guidance on the interpretation of the choice of jurisdiction rules in the context of Regulation 261 ...

09 April 2019
New Regulation safeguarding competition in air transport – can competition take off?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/new-regulation-safeguarding-competition-in-air-transport-can-competition-take-off

On 9 April 2019, the Regulation on safeguarding competition in air transport, repealing Regulation (EC) No 868/2004 was adopted by the European institutions. The Regulation aims to regulate competition between EU ...

25 March 2020
Guidance available on processing personal data from Finnish Ombudsman on COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/finland/guidance-available-on-processing-personal-data-from-finnish-ombudsman-on-covid-19

Both the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman have stated that neither the GDPR nor the Finnish data protection laws stand in the way of the measures necessary in order to ...

19 February 2020
Our international Defence & Security team contributes to the global 2020 edition of 'Getting the Deal Through: Defence & Security Procurement'
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/getting-the-deal-through-defence-and-security-procurement

Bird & Bird's International Defence & Security team is delighted to have contributed to the global 2020 edition of 'Getting the Deal Through: Defence & Security Procurement'. Our team has written the chapters for ...

02 July 2020
UK: Government programmes: managing your supply chain risks
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/government-programmes-managing-your-supply-chain-risks

As businesses emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown, they are entering untested waters. While having to deal with the legal effects of the crisis, they must also review and restructure their contract terms in order to meet ...