On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an interpretation that clarifies when and how federal securities laws govern crypto assets and related transactions.

On March 12, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a comprehensive Arctic and Northern Region strategic plan backed by CA$40 billion, including over CA$35 billion in federal investments to defend, build and transform Canada’s Northern and Arctic regions, and major projects representing approximately CA$10 billion in additional investment.

Thailand: Thailand is entering a defining moment in its energy transition and market reform. The introduction of Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) signals a structural shift away from the country’s long-standing single-buyer electricity model toward a more open and competitive framework. For foreign investors, particularly those in data centres, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy, this creates a timely and strategic entry point into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Amsterdam: Recently, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the 2026 edition of the Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP), a comprehensive update to the 2007 version.

United Kingdom: Once a quarter, we bring you an update on what to look out for on the legislative horizon for UK employment law. There are significant reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 taking effect in April 2026. We set out what employers need to know.

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 97, Heather welcomes Deborah Farone, CEO of Farone Advisors and former chief marketing officer at Debevoise & Plimpton and Cravath, to discuss building marketing and business development functions in law firms and the shift from traditional media to platforms like LinkedIn. Deborah shares why networking and relationship-building should start early, emphasizing expertise, authenticity, and empathy as foundations of trust and referrals.

Australia: Global supply chains are being pushed into a far more dangerous phase. Conflict in the Middle East is no longer causing isolated disruption - it is sending shockwaves through shipping routes, air freight, insurance markets and energy costs, creating delay, volatility and rising pressure across global trade. What looks like a transport problem on the surface can quickly become a much deeper commercial problem, with higher costs, longer lead times and growing uncertainty over whether goods will arrive when and how they should.

We are pleased to share that we have ranked well in the 2026 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

The situation in the Middle East has created a landscape of uncertainty for businesses with interests in the Gulf States and beyond.

The situation in the Middle East has created a landscape of uncertainty for businesses with interests in the Gulf States and beyond.

Using fire and rehire to push through changes to key employment and pension terms will become automatically unfair, save for employers in serious trouble.

On March 18, 2026, the EU Omnibus Directive (Omnibus) comes into effect, thereby amending the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), which came into effect in July 2024, as well as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Uber Boat by Thames Clippers on its acquisition of The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited and its subsidiaries (PHFC) from FIH group plc for approximately £11.6 million.

Rising geopolitical competition and supply chain vulnerabilities are increasingly driving governments to view sovereign capability as a priority.

Prior to 2018, the majority of interlocutory injunction applications concerning pharmaceutical patents were successful.

Boilerplate clauses, though often viewed as routine, can carry significant implications in cross-border transactions. Their interpretation and enforceability may differ between Canada and the US, affecting risk allocation, enforcement strategies and potential litigation exposure.

Dentons has advised David Wilson Homes (South Midlands) Limited (DWH) on its successful defence of a challenge to the legality of Reserved Matters approval for a development of up to 153 homes at Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire.

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has approved the transfer of 6 (six) lithium licences (Licences) from Continental Lithium Limited (Continental) to C & C Minerals Limited (C & C Minerals), a joint venture company between Chariot Resources Limited (Chariot) and Continental.

United Kingdom: In a recent case, the EAT made it clear that a tribunal cannot erase an unfair dismissal by imagining a better process after the event. The case is a warning on Polkey, procedure and the limits of hindsight.

Romania's FDI screening regime has been notably revised, with the updated framework being fully applicable as of 13 March 2026.