On 30 June 2026, the UK Government introduced proposed amendments to section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act (MSA), inserted into the Immigration and Asylum Bill (the Bill) currently before the House of Commons.

On 26 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published CP26/21 on proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules (UKLR) for closed-ended investment funds (Consultation).

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Anglicare Sydney, a Christian not-for-profit providing care to older Australians and community services throughout much of NSW, in obtaining financing from a syndicate of lenders to support its acquisition of the Infinite Care and Autumn Aged Care businesses.

Dentons has advised NEMA Education on its strategic partnership with Epsom College to establish two premium British curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates.

Dentons announces the arrival of Arnaud Troizier as a partner in its Public Law and Regulatory practice in Paris. His appointment strengthens the Firm’s capabilities in public business law, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, public-private partnerships, concessions and other public contracts, in France and across Africa.

At the "88th Industry Development Forum" hosted by the Korea Industry Alliance Forum (KIAF), Senior Consultant Marn-Ki Jeong opened the forum with introductory remarks emphasizing the need to wisely respond to environmental changes in China.

The Construction Arbitration Thought Leadership Series 2026 is a three-part programme bringing together leading arbitrators, industry experts, in-house counsel, claims consultants and disputes practitioners to examine the evolving legal, technical and commercial issues shaping construction arbitration globally. Through two webinars and a full-day seminar, the series will explore key topics including expert evidence, delay and disruption claims, contract administration, dispute avoidance strategies, and the resolution of complex infrastructure and PPP disputes. Drawing on perspectives from Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, the programme will provide practical insights, comparative analysis and emerging best practices for managing and resolving construction and infrastructure disputes across jurisdictions.

The dispute concerned a contract for the sale of Iraqi oil products, which incorporated the BP GTCs “Except as specifically detailed above” between Mercuria (as buyer) and Onex (as seller).

In this vodcast, Marcus Evans and Matt Gregory discuss potential issues that could arise for firms from a customer’s use of agentic AI systems, and the broader interaction between agentic AI use by consumers and the financial services regulatory framework.

With its decision in Fujifilm v. Kodak of 2 June 2026, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) addressed fundamental questions concerning international jurisdiction.

On September 28, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 660 into law, amending Sections 36004 and 82001 of the California Food and Agricultural Code, and Section 114057.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Canada: The Alberta Court of Appeal reaffirms that standing before the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) requires specific evidence – not vague assertions – to establish that an approval could directly and adversely affect the exercise of Indigenous rights and traditional uses.

Canada is recognized as a major player in film, television and interactive digital media production. The growth of Canada’s multibillion-dollar production industry continues to thrive, supported by world-class production facilities, a highly skilled workforce, close cultural and geographic ties to the United States, and a competitive business environment.

Dentons has advised Zenobē on the Coalburn battery energy storage system project in Scotland, supporting the development of one of the UK’s most significant next-generation energy storage assets.

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo, we examine a recent Human Rights Review Tribunal decision arising from a flawed workplace investigation, with key takeaways for employers on accuracy, complainant anonymity, and privacy obligations. We also look at the 2026 changes to the contributory conduct regime under the Employment Relations Act 2000, and what employers should be doing now to navigate the increased significance of employee conduct in personal grievance litigation.

Hong Kong: In A Company v The Bank [2026] HKCFI 3169, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held that foreign sanctions risk will not justify refusal of enforcement of an arbitral award on public policy grounds, regardless of whether a real risk of prosecution is established.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) on a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) financing for Viva Aerobus, supported by equity from Three i's Capital Co., Ltd.

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is expanding to include the maritime sector from 1 July 2026 pursuant to The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 (the UK ETS Order).

On June 11, 2026, a California federal court dismissed with prejudice a proposed class action against AutoNation, Inc. alleging that its third-party call-analytics vendor, Invoca, recorded, transcribed and analyzed calls to California dealerships without callers’ consent.