Gesetz zur Anpassung des Treibhausgas-Emissionshandelsgesetzes an die Änderung der Richtlinie 2003/87/EG vom 27. Februar 2025

Gesetz für dringliche Änderungen im Finanzmarkt- und Steuerbereich vom 28. Februar 2025

Sechstes Gesetz zur Änderung des Gesetzes zur Errichtung einer Stiftung „Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft“ vom 27. Februar 2025

Dentons announces the promotion of Ronald Ketjijere to Partner in Namibia.

New Zealand: On 5 August 2025, the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 (Crown Minerals Amendment Act) came into force, reversing the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration and introducing a new Tier 3 permit for small-scale, recreational gold mining. The Crown Minerals Amendment Act also marks a shift in approach from managing, to actively promoting the exploration and mining of Crown-owned minerals, signalling the Government’s intent to foster investment in these areas. 

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo we consider what amounts to a “genuine reason” for a fixed-term agreement in Tillmans Fine Furniture Ltd v Rookes and the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. We also consider the recent decision in Lyttelton Port Company Ltd v Maritime Union of New Zealand and the Biometric Processing Privacy Code. Finally, we provide a brief health and safety reform update. 

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) provides a mechanism by which a party to arbitration proceedings can challenge an arbitrator’s impartiality. In CNG v. G & Others [2025] HKCFI 3598, the court was asked to decide on such a challenge and, in doing so, revisited the applicable principles for the removal of an arbitrator based on doubts about their impartiality.

United Kingdom: As we head into the final quarter of 2025, it is apparent that this has become a year of reflection for the UK government on the state of the existing frameworks for litigation funding and group litigation and whether they currently achieve their intended goals and balance the interests of claimants (and their funders) and defendants.

The Global Board and Global Advisory Committee of Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, have elected Susan Kelly as Non-Executive Chair of the Global Board, effective November 10, 2025.

Australia: The Federal Court’s decision in Magar v Khan [2025] FCA 874 marks a pivotal moment in Australian employment law, reinforcing the community’s intolerance for workplace sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination. In awarding a record-breaking A$305,000 award of damages to Ms Magar, the Court not only recognised the profound psychological and economic harm suffered but also sent a clear message to employers: passive compliance is no longer acceptable. This case note explores the factual background, legal principles and broader implications of the judgment, including enforcement of the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), the legal risks of victimisation and the heightened responsibilities owed to vulnerable employees.

Australia: Dentons’ Charity Health Check provides a practical guide to assist with a high-level review of your compliance and operational issues. 

Australia: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming central to Australia’s clean energy future, helping integrate renewables and stabilise the grid. Financing these projects is complex due to fragmented revenue streams, technical risks, and evolving regulations. Yet market confidence is growing, driven by long-term contracts, robust legal frameworks, and targeted government support. Well-structured projects can attract conventional project finance, moving BESS from a high-risk investment to a scalable, bankable asset class. This article explores the financing landscape, key legal considerations, and public incentives shaping Australia’s BESS sector.