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Jun 2026
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Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organisations being changed by technology and the digital world. We have over 1600 lawyers in 32 offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world. We're ready to help you wherever you are.
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June 10, 202643 min
From Track to Trademark: Intellectual Property in the Sporting World
In our latest podcast episode from Bird & Bird, Brianna Quinn (Partner Australia, Bird & Bird) sits down with Rebecca Currey, a Bird & Bird IP Partner in Australia, and Gabriella Bornstein, the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Motorsport Australia, to dive into the fascinating intersection of IP and Sport. This conversation was inspired by the recent 2026 World IP Day celebrations which focused upon the role and power of intellectual property in sports with the theme “Ready, Set, Innovate”. Tune in to hear their insights on a variety of concepts including trademarks, branding, technological developments, and the impact of AI. Moderator: Brianna Quinn, Bird & Bird Speaker 1: Rebecca Currey, Bird & Bird Speaker 2: Gabriella Bornstein, Motorsport Australia
April 20, 202654 min
Rewiring Legal: Trust, Transparency and Technology in Law Firm Partnerships
In this episode of Rewiring Legal, Hans Svenson is joined by Alexander de Nerée tot Babberich, External Firm Relationship Counsel at Ericsson, to explore how legal operations are reshaping the relationship between global tech companies and their law firms.
January 15, 20261 hr 4 min
Safeguarding: What sport needs to know: Episode 4 – Safeguarding in Ireland
In this episode, Bernie Fox (Ulster GAA), Michael Collins (Sport Ireland) and Paul Stephenson (NSPCC) speak to Bird & Bird’s Anna Morgan (Partner, Dublin), examining safeguarding in sport across Ireland. The discussion covers (among other things) the development of safeguarding in sport in Ireland, the work of governing bodies in Ireland, safeguarding across the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland), the relevant statutory authorities, data protection and information sharing, and the future of safeguarding in sport in Ireland.
December 10, 202514 min
Competitive Edge – The Podcast Episode 13 - REMIT in brief
In this episode, Tialda Beetstra (senior associate, Netherlands), Clara Desprez (associate, UK) and Louis Breen (paralegal, UK), explore the topic of REMIT – the Regulation on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency. Topics discussed include: • Key prohibitions and obligations under REMIT: prohibiting insider trading and market manipulation, and requiring market participants to publicly disclose inside information and to report transaction data • How REMIT intersects with competition law, providing a targeted tool for addressing market manipulation in energy markets • Key changes introduced by REMIT II in 2024, including new reporting obligations and enhanced investigative powers for ACER • Recent enforcement trends The conversation covers establishing robust procedures for preventing market manipulation, identifying and disclosing inside information, and the importance of training. In Competitive Edge - The Podcast we dissect topical competition law issues to help you understand how they may affect your business. If you have any questions or need clarifications, we would be happy to hear from you. You can contact us at tialda.beetstra@twobirds.com or clara.desprez@twobirds.com. Stay up to date on Competition & EU Law developments in Europe and beyond – sign up here bit.ly/CompetitionMailingList to receive our monthly newsletter Competitive Edge. Read all the previous editions of the newsletter here: bit.ly/CompetitiveEdgeBB Visit our Competition & EU law insights page (https://competitionlawinsights.twobirds.com/) for our latest articles. This podcast is an open forum for conversation. It is not, and is not intended to constitute, legal advice. If you would like legal advice, reach out. We're always happy to support your business whenever we can.
November 13, 202512 min
Privacy Unpacked Episode 7 - Lessons from Capita: understanding the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement
On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals. In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement. Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
November 3, 202551 min
Safeguarding – What Sport Needs to Know: Episode 3: SafeSport in the US
In this episode, Renee Towles (independent safeguarding advisor and, at the time of recording, VP, Safeguarding Prevention & Education at US soccer) and Desirée Moore (Partner, Venable LLP, Chicago) speak to Bird & Bird’s Richard Bush (Partner, Head of Bird & Bird’s Safeguarding in Sport practice) and Victoria Boylett (Associate, International Sports Group), looking at safeguarding and safe sport in the USA. Among other things, this episode looks at the terminology of ‘safeguarding’ and ‘safe sport’, the USA Gymnastics/Larry Nassar case and its consequences, the role and operation of the US Center for SafeSport, how US soccer has developed its safeguarding practices, and information sharing in respect of the USA. Whatever your role in sport, if you are concerned about safeguarding in sport, this series offers the insights you need to stay informed, proactive and at the forefront of matters relating to safeguarding and safeguarding regulation in sport.
October 27, 202511 min
Women in Tech - At the forefront of innovation: Lina Al Hashemi & Ruxandra Cojocaru
In episode 11, we are joined by Lina Al Hashemi, Project Manager – Intellectual Property Acquisition at Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Ruxandra Cojocaru, Lead Researcher at the AI Digital Research Center within the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) - also in Abu Dhabi. ATRC is the organisation behind Falcon AI, one of the leading open-source large language models, whilst TII is Abu Dhabi's pioneering applied research centre dedicated to advancing science and technology to address global challenges. Interviewed by Melissa Murray, IP Partner in our Dubai office & Head of Country for the UAE - Lina and Ruxandra share their remarkable career journeys and insights into the UAE's rapidly evolving AI landscape. The conversation explores Lina's transition from Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to ATRC and her mission within advanced research, including the critical considerations in technology procurement and IP acquisition. Ruxandra discusses her work on TII's AI research and Falcon models, outlining her ambitious goals and the opportunities and challenges within the large language models space. Both guests provide candid perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for women and other under-represented groups in AI and advanced research, the realities of business leadership in tech, and the impact of geopolitical events on their work. They also share valuable advice for others aspiring to follow similar trajectories in this cutting-edge field.
September 10, 202517 min
Alumni Conversations: From Ukraine to Bird & Bird in Sweden — and onward to the UK
When Diana Kuprych originially left her home country Ukraine, she continued her legal studies in Sweden, which led her to join our Stockholm team. As a legal trainee in the corporate team, Diana was able to learn a lot about law, but most importantly about Bird & Bird and Sweden and its beautiful traditions. In this podcast episode of 'Alumni Conversations', UK-based trainee solicitor Aimee Guzinska-Bowley talks to Diana about her time at Bird & Bird in Stockholm, the connections she now builds with our London team, her experience moving abroad, and much more!
September 1, 202554 min
Safeguarding – What Sport Needs to Know: Episode 2 – Governing Body Perspectives
In our second episode, Vivien Rimmer, Head of Safeguarding at the RFU, Sara Niblock, Director, Anti-Discrimination Unit & Safeguarding at the Cricket Regulator, and Dave Humphrey, Head of Safeguarding and Integrity at LTA sit down with Bird & Bird partner Richard Bush to discuss their safeguarding work and the approach of domestic governing bodies to safeguarding in sport. The discussion touches upon a number of interesting and important topics, providing direct insight into the work of major domestic governing bodies, including the development of safeguarding in their sports, their approach to case management, information sharing, investigations/risk assessment, and their safeguarding initiatives.
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