21 April 2017
Bird & Bird ATMD is appointed as Legal Counsel to Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2017/singapore/bird-and-bird-atmd-is-appointed-as-legal-counsel-to-global-compact-network-singapore

Bird & Bird ATMD has been appointed as external legal counsel to the Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS). Bird & Bird's Singapore office will provide comprehensive legal support and advice to GCNS.

14 April 2020
Bird & Bird ATMD advises Nutrition Technologies in its series-A funding which received an Honourable Mention in Asian-MENA Counsel Deals of the Year 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/singapore/bird-and-bird-atmd-advises-nutrition-technologies-in-its-series-a-funding

Bird & Bird ATMD advised Singapore start-up Nutrition Technologies on its series-A funding which received an Honourable Mention in Asian-MENA Counsel Deals of the Year 2019.

26 June 2019
Cybersecurity & Singapore - A balancing act for Executives and the Board
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/cybersecurity-and-singapore--a-balancing-act-for-executives-and-the-board

Cybersecurity risk is fast becoming one of the top concerns of many businesses. Modern business is by nature interconnected and interdependent.

23 April 2020
"Signing" by email and other virtual means (including NSW amendments on 22 April) in Australia
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/signing-by-email-and-other-virtual-means-including-nsw-amendments-on-22-april-in-australia

As a result of governmental responses to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have their employees working from home. This combined with "social distancing" creates substantial difficulties in executing ...

02 July 2020
Changes to Foreign Investment – Protecting Australia's national security
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/changes-to-foreign-investment-protecting-australias-national-security

On 5 June 2020 the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia announced major proposed amendments to Australia's foreign investment review regime. These amendments are planned to take effect from 1 January 2021.

04 August 2020
Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Singapore Companies Act
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/public-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-singapore-companies-act

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority ("ACRA") has issued a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Singapore Companies Act ("CA"). The public consultation exercise will run from 20 July 2020 to 17 ...

14 April 2020
SGX RegCo Introduces Measures to Support SGX-Listed Companies Amidst COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/sgx-regco-introduces-measures-to-support-sgxlisted-companies-amidst-covid1

Singapore has introduced a slew of measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and the economy. In addition to three stimulus packages comprising more than S$60 billion dollars, the Singapore government had ...

27 April 2020
COVID-19: Holding shareholders’ meetings for private limited companies in Singapore during elevated safe distancing period
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/covid19-holding-shareholders-meetings-for-private-limited-companies-in-singapore

In line with safe distancing requirements to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore Government has enacted certain measures to assist companies in holding their general meetings. This article outlines the ...

29 April 2020
Singapore: COVID-19 & Corporate Governance: Telecommuting, Meetings and Security during the New Normal
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/singapore-covid19-and-corporate-governance-telecommuting-meetings-and-security-during-the-new-normal

With the disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19, organisations need to be aware of the heightened cybersecurity risks and take measures to protect their organisation and workforce while working remotely.

30 March 2020
COVID-19: Pointers and Updates for SGX listed companies
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/covid-19-pointers-and-updates-for-sgx-listed-companies

As a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, various safe distancing, stop work orders, lockdowns and quarantine measures have spread across the globe. Many businesses have been adversely and severely ...