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Achieving gender balance in senior positions requires more than good intentions – it takes action.    💜 Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, we're proud to spotlight our Global Women's Development Programme (GWDP), launched in 2016 to empower women on their leadership journey.   Miriam Ballhausen, Karolina Stawicka, and Loren Leung are among the many success stories from the programme here at Bird & Bird.   Swipe through to discover their stories and read our article for full insights into their experiences and the programme: https://2bird.ly/3QMOLuu   As we celebrate this weekend, we’re reminded that progress doesn’t happen on its own - it takes urgency, momentum, and a commitment to accelerate action towards true gender equality.    Happy International Women’s Day!   #IWD #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction

Want to know the latest on Digital Health law in the UK? Our Digital Health experts Emma Drake, Pieter Miguel Erasmus, Tristan Sherliker and Mario Subramaniam covers everything including digital health and healthcare IT, regulatory, digital health technologies, data use, data sharing, intellectual property, commercial agreements, AI and machine learning and liability - it's all in the UK Chapter of the 2025 edition of the ICLG: Digital Health. Click here to access the UK Chapter: https://lnkd.in/ducEgGsm #digitalhealth #healthdata

Data Centres: what do businesses need to know? Our experts wrote a feature article in Thomson Reuters Practical Law magazine titled “Data centres: the key issues for businesses.” This article covers key insights on sustainability challenges, navigating new EU and UK regulations, energy consumption, cybersecurity changes, and the importance of early contractor involvement and collaboration in data centre construction. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eJuyvcxW #DataCentres #Sustainability #CyberSecurity #EU #UK 

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s event! ⏰ Curious about the new EU cybersecurity framework and what it means for your organisation? Join us tomorrow, 11 March, from 8:30 - 9:30 GMT / 9:30 - 10:30 CET for a must-attend webinar on the NIS2 Directive and its obligations for the entities within scope. Don’t miss out on expert insights from Benoit Van Asbroeck, Dr. Natallia Karniyevich, Adam Simon, and Lisa Gius. Register now ⬇️

What does the FCPA Enforcement pause mean for your business? The Trump administration has paused FCPA investigations for 180 days, but that doesn’t mean companies are off the hook. Businesses still face significant risks from global anti-bribery laws, with countries like the UK, France, Australia, and Poland continuing to enforce their own anti-corruption regulations. Our experts delve into the impact of the pause, explaining why future enforcement remains a possibility and why maintaining strong compliance practices is crucial to mitigate risks. Stay informed and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg_Bp6FK

The February 2025 edition of our Talking Shop newsletter is now live! This edition explores the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act; updates from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; an exploration of the interplay between reputation and trade mark laws in Singapore; and much more. Plus, be sure to check out details of the next in our series of webinars on the Ecodesign Regulation, and an in-person event in London on franchising and doing business in the Middle East in our News & Events section. Click here to stay informed and ahead of the curve: https://2bird.ly/3QT7HYx

Join us for the second in our series of webinars focused on the product groups that will be prioritised by the new Ecodesign Regulation for setting concrete Ecodesign requirements. In this second session, we will be focusing on the fashion and furniture sectors to help your business prepare for these upcoming changes. Our experts will dive deeper into the ecodesign requirements that can be expected for these sectors and will discuss how to make the most of the new obligations surrounding the Digital Product Passport. Click here to RSVP: https://2bird.ly/3QPy2Xq

Our Fintech team recently hosted a successful and insightful event on AI in Financial Services, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the transformative impact of AI on the sector; key highlights including conceptual overview of AI by Uwais Iqbal, Founder at Simplexico, legal and regulatory updates from our Fintech team and engaging sessions on AI topics including the EU AI Act, AI and Financial services regulation and AI in the workplace. Thank you to all the speakers who participated in the event, Uwais Iqbal, Kate Deniston, Jonathan Emmanuel, Jonathan Goldsworthy, Gavin Punia, Nora Santalu and Grace Tolino for sharing their valuable insights and to all the attendees who joined us!

✨ Kanpai, Tokyo!   Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the opening of our Bird & Bird Japan Tokyo office with a fantastic launch party at the Ambassador’s Residence at the British Embassy. The evening was filled with great conversations, delicious food, and live music - a huge thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this exciting new chapter.   This launch is more than a new location - it’s a testament to our ongoing commitment to our Japanese clients. With the leadership of Hiro Iwamura and our newly joined partner, Aya Saito, we’re excited to expand our services across key sectors, including Technology & Communications, Energy & Utilities, Retail & Consumer, and Life Sciences & Healthcare.   A special thank you to our speakers, Julia Longbottom, Christian Bartsch, Hiroyuki Iwamura, Christopher Hunt, and Neil Blundell.   We're excited for the journey ahead and the opportunities to collaborate and grow alongside our clients in Japan!

Join us for our upcoming webinar on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR)!🎙️ Gain first-hand knowledge from cutting-edge cases and learn how to effectively navigate the FSR to avoid potential risks and large penalties for your organisation. This event is perfect for in-house lawyers, M&A specialists, and public procurement professionals working within private companies, public authorities, and government agencies with operations in the EU. We'll delve into key topics including the nuances of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation, its relevance, and implications. You'll also explore the impact of the FSR on M&A transactions, with a focus on recent cases and preparation strategies. As well as, examining the FSR's influence on public tenders and its effects on both companies and contracting authorities. Don't miss out, register here: https://2bird.ly/4ig37zx 📝 #Webinar #EURegulations #FSR #Compliance