Companies are facing challenge from authorities and from employees in relation to how internal investigations are conducted.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE: TBN, ASX:TBN) (Tamboran) on a cross-border capital raise in Australia and the United States to raise up to A$283 million to accelerate development activities across the Beetaloo Basin in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Dentons advised on an US$80 million Series C financing for AcuityMD, Inc., a notable transaction in the artificial intelligence–driven MedTech space that values the company at nearly US$1 billion.

Dentons advised Czech investor Star Capital Finance on the acquisition of the Jantar shopping center in Słupsk from CBRE Investment Management.

United Kingdom: The EU Pay Transparency Directive will reshape pay practices across the EU, with initial obligations applying from June 2026. We outline what businesses with employees in the EU should be doing now to prepare.

New Zealand: We’re always looking for smarter ways of working. That’s why Dentons has partnered with Extraordinary to streamline how we deliver employee benefits, from gift cards to public transport savings.

New Zealand: The High Court has upheld the criminal conviction and sentencing of Anthony Gibson, the former chief executive of Ports of Auckland Limited, for breaching his due diligence duty as an officer under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). This decision is significant. The District Court proceedings against Mr Gibson resulted in the first conviction of an officer of a large and complex organisation for failing to exercise appropriate ‘due diligence’ to ensure safety standards were observed.

Australia: In this Q1 2026 edition of our Consumer Quarterly: Australia, we unpack the key regulatory and enforcement developments shaping the operating environment for consumer facing businesses. From mandatory merger reforms and increased ACCC scrutiny to heightened expectations around privacy, cybersecurity, tax compliance and digital workplace safety, this quarter signals a more interventionist regulatory approach. We also examine the growing legal and copyright risks associated with artificial intelligence in marketing and customer engagement. Designed for leaders and in house teams, this edition provides practical insights to help Australian consumer businesses stay compliant, competitive and prepared for what lies ahead.

Prediction markets are at an inflection point, as illustrated by several significant developments.

Welcome to the April edition of Tax insights, keeping you up to date with the latest developments, key takeaways from recent cases and tax trends.

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to drive volatility of global financial markets across asset classes, including equities, structured products, commodities, energy linked instruments and foreign exchange.

Dentons is proud to announce that Lucinda King and Sarah Wells have been recognised as Future Leaders by NZ Lawyer. Selected from a competitive field of young legal professionals across New Zealand, they have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the legal profession.

Ki-Jeung Park, a Senior Foreign Attorney at Dentons Lee and Chair of the Legal Committee of the Overseas Construction Project Council at KOTRA, participated as a speaker at the “Project Seminar on Responding to Middle East Conflicts and Exploring Alternative Markets,” hosted by KOTRA in Seoul on April 15, 2026.

Qatar: Qatar has taken a significant step in regulating its digital economy with the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (the Decision), published in the Official Gazette (Issue No. 5 of 2026) and issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The Decision introduces a comprehensive framework governing the conduct of commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical place of business.

Singapore: In this client alert, we offer insights into Singapore cases on the taxability of employment related payments, with particular focus on UZF v Comptroller of Income Tax. The cases underscore that substance, not form, and the capacity in which a payment is received are key to its tax treatment.

United Kingdom: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill) continues its progress through the legislative process, bringing a potential ban on upwards-only rent reviews (UORRs) in commercial leases in England closer to reality.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Diane Le Chevallier has joined as a partner, based in its Paris office.

Latin America and the Caribbean: The mining sector in Latin America is entering a different phase of ESG scrutiny. What passed as sufficient over the past decade, compliance checklists, sustainability reports, audit certifications, no longer answers the questions now being asked by courts, lenders, investors, regulators, and affected communities.

Bolivia: Much has been said in recent days regarding ASFI Resolution N° 299/2026 of April 8, which sets forth changes to the use of debit and credit cards abroad, and rightly so. For many users, this was the first visible symptom: higher costs for international transactions and modified operational limits. However, limiting the discussion to card usage alone is to remain at the surface of a much deeper transformation.

Slovak Republic: We are pleased to present you with a new issue of the Life Sciences Newsletter with interesting events and key news from the decision-making practice of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic and legislation.