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This week is National Loneliness week. The aim is

This week is National Loneliness week. The aim is to raise awareness of loneliness and encourage people to speak about it openly. This year, the campaign is called ‘One Less Lonely Voice’, with the ‘one’ taken out of ‘loneliness’ to signify one less lonely voice.
The Graduate Team at Bird & Bird understand that remote working could be making people feel lonely. Our trainees are encouraged to reach out to us if they want to talk and they have also been having regular catch ups with each other and partaking in quizzes on Zoom!
#letstalkloneliness

Standing together – statement from our CEO, Davi

Standing together – statement from our CEO, David Kerr and Chairman of the Board, Graeme Maguire

From all of us at Bird & Bird, we wish you a joyou

From all of us at Bird & Bird, we wish you a joyous and blessed Eid!

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that over 35

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that over 35 languages are spoken by Bird & Bird lawyers, including Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Swahili, and Slovak!
#law #lawfirm #languages

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This week we’re

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This week we’re taking a look at our Aviation & Aerospace sector.
Businesses in the Aviation and Aerospace Sector operate in a fast-changing, dynamic and often challenging global environment. Many are busy embracing new technologies to give them a competitive advantage, enabling them to survive and thrive.
At Bird & Bird, we proactively support all our clients in their business aspirations. These clients include many of the world's leading airlines, aerospace companies, financiers, aircraft lessors, travel companies and other key players in this exciting sector.
Our specialist international team advises on all the legal issues our clients face, in particular guidance on complex regulatory issues, protecting them when disputes arise, advising on critical commercial issues and projects, as well as on matters such as employee rights and consumers.
Our Aviation Dispute Resolution team has successfully handled some of the largest and most complex aviation disputes of recent years.
Head over to https://www.twobirds.com/en/sectors/aviation to access webinars run by our Aviation team focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation and aerospace industry.
#lawfirm #law #technology #aviation

This week is UK Mental Health Awareness Week. In t

This week is UK Mental Health Awareness Week. In these unprecedented times it’s particularly important to pay attention to our mental wellbeing and how we are coping with the changes to all our lives.
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘kindness’. Studies have shown that positive effects of kindness include building mental well-being, self-compassion and strong societies.
Six tips for mental wellbeing 1) Sleep. Sleep is often not prioritised when we are busy, yet it is the foundation for optimum mental and physical health and energy.
2) Mind-set. Our mind-set is potentially the most important of these six areas yet it is often the one given the least attention. Our thought patterns and emotions both at work and outside of work play a key role in our internal and external environment and balance by supporting our ability to manage stress, achieve our goals and remain consistent with the habits that we know support our overall health.
3) Daily switch-off time. The modern lifestyle and high work demands make daily switch-off time from work, deep relaxation and meditation an essential part of managing stress and maintaining work-life balance.
4) Nutrition. Quality food = fuel and nutrients for our health and energy. What, when and how much we eat and drink can either lead us towards optimum health and energy or can take us in the other direction causing many health-related challenges.
5) Exercise. The modern lifestyle has become extremely sedentary. Our bodies were meant to move, so incorporating movement into our lives each day plays a key role in our overall health and energy.
6) Relationships. Global research around the blue zones (places around the world where people live to over a hundred) shows that one of the key factors in overall health, happiness and longevity is the quality of the relationships in our lives – so show kindness and call a friend or loved one.

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This Monday we’

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This Monday we’re focusing on Life Sciences & Healthcare.
Our International Life Sciences & Healthcare group works with over 50% of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies. We have the largest patent litigation group in Europe and are recognised by major global directories as a top tier life sciences firm. Our focus on business being changed by technology and the digital world enables us to support our clients operating in this rapidly changing environment. Our multidisciplinary team of 240 specialist life sciences and healthcare lawyers worldwide can advise you on every aspect of the business cycle of a life science and healthcare product or service, from incorporation through development to protection and exploitation of intellectual property. Head over to www.twobirds.com/en/sectors/life-sciences-and-healthcare to your see recent highlights of work!
#law #lawfirm #lifescience

It’s Fun Fact Friday! In 1995, Bird & Bird becam

It’s Fun Fact Friday! In 1995, Bird & Bird became one of the first law firms to establish its own website - www.twobirds.com
#lawfirm #technology #futurelawfirm #futurecareer

It’s Fun Fact Friday! By 1990 every Bird & Bird

It’s Fun Fact Friday! By 1990 every Bird & Bird lawyer had a PC on their desk, making it one of the first firms to embrace the growing use of new technology in business.
#tech #law #lawfirm #futurecareer

Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating the Holy M

Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan!

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! Today we’re loo

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Bird & Bird have participa

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Bird & Bird have participated in one of the first fully virtual trials before the English High Court during the COVID-19 lockdown.
#lawfirm #technology

We’re delighted to have won The Lawyer Magazine’s #WorldCupofLawFirms! Thank you to everyone who voted for us 🥳🤩🎉

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This week we’re

Fun Fact Friday! In 1909 Bird & Bird won its first

Fun Fact Friday! In 1909 Bird & Bird won its first patent case on behalf of ‘Z’ Electric Manufacturing Co Ltd in a matter concerning electric lightbulbs.
#lawgraduates #lawcareer #futurecareer

Today marks the start of National Stress Awareness

Today marks the start of National Stress Awareness month. Prioritising your health and wellbeing is key and it’s as important as ever to be mindful of your mental health as we’re all rapidly adapting to a temporary new way of life.
Make sure you’re reaching out to family and friends, especially if you feel stressed, and talk about how you feel. Try and stay active to combat stress and make sure you’re getting time away from screens and a good night’s sleep.
At Bird & Bird, we equip our trainees with Mental Health & Resilience training as part of their formal training programme. The training provides strategies, tools and information to manage stress and pressure. We also have an employee assistance programme offering free phone advice line and counselling for all employees.

What should I being doing?: Tips on how to use thi

What should I being doing?: Tips on how to use this time if you’re looking to apply for a vacation scheme or training contract in the future Now that we’re all staying at home, this could mean a lot more free time.
If you’re thinking of applying for a vacation scheme or training contract in the future then you could use this time to get ahead! Here’s our top tips on how to use free time to prepare: 1) Research, research, research! Spend some time on the firm’s website and social media and become an expert on them. Have a look through all the practice and sector areas and think about the reasons you really want to work there. Make sure to read up on any recent cases the firm has worked on! 2) Improve your commercial awareness by keeping up to date with current affairs and news (if you can find any that isn’t about coronavirus!) or finding a podcast aimed at building on your business knowledge or commerciality. There are lots of articles on LinkedIn to help with this! 3) Look back over your work experience to date and think about how the skills you learnt are transferrable to the role of a lawyer, even if the role wasn’t in the legal industry. 4)Practice psychometric tests and video interviews. Most firms now use both of these in their assessment processes. There are lots of places online you can practice psychometric tests for free and Shortlister has a range of free practice law graduate video interviews. You can access them at shortlist.me 5) Get networking – virtually of course! If you haven’t already, create a LinkedIn account and connect with anyone you think could help you such as current trainees or the firm’s graduate recruitment team. Maintain your connections via messages and try to set up a call – if the person is willing – to discuss applications. #lawgraduate #lawcareer #stemstudents #stemcareers #stemandlaw #futurecareer #university #londongraduates

It’s Sector Specialism Monday! This week we are

It’s Sector Specialism Monday!
This week we are taking a closer look at our Technology & Communications sector.
We are trusted advisors to many of the most valuable and innovative technology and communications companies in the world; however we also advise regulators, financiers and public sector entities who seek high quality advice on international tech issues. We have been at the forefront of legal developments in the sector for many decades, and have unrivalled expertise in advising on matters ranging from smaller innovative projects to some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes of recent years. Our lawyers work at the cutting edge of technological developments disrupting other sectors and industries and with over 450 dedicated tech & comms lawyers based across our 30 international offices we are universally recognised as market leaders within this sector.
Follow the link to see a video of one of our partners, Jonathan Emmanuel, talking about the use of disruptive technology in autonomous vehicles: https://watch.twobirds.com/jonathan-emmanuel-looks-at-the-use-of-disruptive
#techlaw #digitallaw #futurelaw #techimpact #futuretechnology

Fun fact Friday! In 1998, we became one of the fir

Fun fact Friday! In 1998, we became one of the first law firms to organise itself around key sectors so that we could share our in-depth industry knowledge more effectively across the firm. Every Monday we'll be doing a post about each of our sector specialisms! #lawgraduates #lawcareer #futurecareer

Today is International Day of Happiness! Right now

Today is International Day of Happiness! Right now it’s more important than ever to find positive ways to look after ourselves and each other. Reach out to friends and family via phone or video call and find ways to stay active whilst working remotely!

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