Caribbean: Furthering its reputation as a global business and financial services hub, Barbados has added another economic powerhouse to its extensive Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) network by signing a Double Tax Treaty Agreement with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR).

South Africa: Periods of sustained geopolitical tension tend to reshape how global businesses structure operations, manage risk, and deploy talent. Recent instability across parts of the Middle East has caused an interruption in expected productivity and accelerated a broader trend toward operational diversification, security resilience, and reduced reliance on single regional hubs.

United Kingdom: In November 2025, Ofgem announced that it would be building on the TMO4+ connections reform package by turning its focus to the reform of demand connections.

United Kingdom: In what is now the fourth week of the Middle East conflict, disruption to oil and gas supplies and shipping lines remains a persistent problem, with recent reports of severe damage to the world's largest LNG facility in Qatar and thousands of vessels stranded in the Gulf following the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While several major energy companies have already declared force majeure on their contracts, the ongoing nature of the crisis and likely downstream impact mean that it remains important for businesses which may face eventual disruption to review their contracts and consider how best to protect their legal position.

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce that Corry Clark has joined the Firm’s Vancouver office as a partner in the national Litigation and Dispute Resolution group.

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Ethan Sinclair as a partner in our Infrastructure and PPP group in Ottawa.

Global law firm Dentons has advised Nurol Holding on its issuance of US$200 million notes due 2031, by way of a private placement. The bonds are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Hong Kong: In a recent significant decision for employers operating commission based or profit share remuneration structures, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has clarified: when commission and profit share payments constitute “wages” under the Employment Ordinance; how and when employment contracts may be validly varied by conduct; and the limits on relying on audits or compliance issues to withhold employee remuneration.

New Zealand: We know that in the heat of a busy project, paperwork often takes a back seat to getting the job done. But that approach can cost you money in the long run. Taking even small steps toward more consistent record keeping can make a significant difference when disputes arise. This article sets out some practical considerations that may help strengthen your position if things go sideways.

Dentons has advised Transitions Europe, a French real estate investment vehicle on the acquisition of the Brain Park A office building in Kraków from Echo Investment, a Polish developer.

Nach den Vorwürfen von Collien Fernandes gegen Christian Ulmen geht es jetzt schnell: Das BMJV hat Verschärfungen im StGB ausgearbeitet. Dabei wird nicht nur der geltende § 184k StGB ausgeweitet. Auch zwei neue Paragrafen sind geplant.