09 December 2019
What is New Mobility? Emerging sector brings about tremendous possibilities and is about to change our ways of moving for good
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/what-is-new-mobility-emerging-sector-brings-about-tremendous-possibilities

New Mobility is on everyone's lips at the moment. Key trends around the industry, such as autonomous driving, connectivity, as well as electrification of vehicles, and automation of production and individual services, ...

08 May 2018
Cyber risks in the automotive industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/cyber-risks-in-the-automotive-industry

The Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, which aims to increase the security of network and information systems across the EU, becomes law in each Member State on 9 May 2018.

17 October 2018
Legal challenges facing manufacturers of electric vehicles in Europe
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/legal-challenges-facing-manufacturers-of-electric-vehicles-in-europe

3.1 million new electric vehicles ("EVs") were registered worldwide in 2017. This represents an increase of 57% from 2016 and is similar to the growth rate of 60% in 2015 and 2016.

23 April 2020
Automotive Suppliers Facing the COVID-19 Crisis: Opportunities and Risks for Investors
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/automotive-suppliers-facing-the-covid-19-crisis-opportunities-and-risks-for-investors

In the past few years, many automotive suppliers have been facing increasing financial or operational problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems and is putting some of these companies in considerable ...

06 April 2020
Post-Coronavirus Crisis Challenges facing Automobile Equipment Suppliers
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/post-coronavirus-crisis-challenges-facing-automobile-equipment-suppliers

Automobile equipment makers have been under stress since supply chain interruptions began in January. The COVID-19 pandemic led initially to lock down in China creating for certain suppliers force majeure and hardship ...

02 June 2020
Bird & Bird advises Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its strategic cross-border investment into EKE-Electronics Ltd
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/finland/bird-and-bird-advises-mitsubishi-electric-corporation

Our team in Finland, led by Partner and Co-head of Corporate, Maria Carlsson, has advised Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its investment into EKE-Electronics Ltd, whereby Mitsubishi Electric acquired a 34% stake in ...

25 July 2017
At a Glance: Autonomous Vehicles
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/global/at-a-glance-autonomous-vehicles

Our international Automotive Group takes a look at the latest developments around the world regarding driverless cars

25 March 2020
COVID-19: International Restructuring & Insolvency update
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/covid-19-international-r-and-i-briefing

As the Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread across the globe, people and businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, both immediate and strategic. Governments in various jurisdictions have ...

28 August 2020
Bird & Bird's Nordic LinkedIn account is now live!
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/global/bird-and-birds-nordic-linkedin-account-is-now-live

Bird & Bird has launched a new profile on LinkedIn, focused on presenting their insights on the Nordic market and telling the international law firm's 'Nordic story'.

23 March 2020
Managing merger control filings during COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/managing-merger-control-filings-during-covid-19

A brief overview of the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis, the coping strategies of competition authorities, and suggestions on what can be done if you are working on a project requiring merger control approval.