A three-judge panel of the US Court of International Trade (CIT) has declared President Trump’s 10 percent universal tariffs issued under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to be unlawful.

On 15 April 2026, the Home Office published its section 27 statutory guidance (the Guidance) on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act), commonly referred to as "Martyn's Law" in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.

An important component of doing business is the ability to obtain open and candid advice from your lawyer without the threat that the advice received will have to be disclosed.

On 6 May 2026, the New South Wales Government introduced the Energy Legislation Amendment (Prioritising Renewable Energy) Bill 2026 (Bill) to amend the Electricity Supply Act 1995 (ES Act) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).

Dentons is pleased to announce our continued contribution to the latest edition of the Real Estate Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers and Partners. Some members of the Iowa Real Estate team, including David Erickson, Shannon Hasse, Amy Montgomery, and Christopher S. Talcott, authored the Iowa law and practice chapter.

Bolivia: On April 29, 2026, the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) issued Circular ASFI/945/2026, introducing amendments to the Regulation for Financial Technology Companies (Financial Technology Companies – FTCs).

Bolivia: Supreme Decree No. 5619, dated May 14, 2026, which repeals Supreme Decree No. 4718, introduces a more stringent framework for operators, importers, and marketers of fuels by expanding control, traceability, and documentation requirements throughout the entire supply chain.

Mexico: On May 4, 2026, the Mexican government published in the Federal Register a decree creating the New Foreign Trade Digital Platform (Ventanilla Única de Trámites de Comercio Exterior) (“VUTCM”), which consolidates all foreign trade procedures into a single digital platform.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized three enforcement actions in April against companies making deceptive “Made in USA” claims. These efforts continue the agency’s recent enforcement activity and furthering President Donald Trump’s 2026 executive order related to “Made in USA” advertising. The FTC’s actions against TouchTunes Music Company, LLC, flag company Americana Liberty LLC and its affiliates and principals, and Oak Street Bootmakers demonstrate that all companies, regardless of size, must be conscious of how products are labeled in a period of heightened sensitivity, and cannot rely on principles related to Country of Origin determinations enforced under the US Customs and Border Patrol Agency (“CBP”).

United Kingdom: Now in force, the Act introduces major changes across consolidation, decumulation, investment and surplus extraction. Our implementation tracker highlights the key timelines and practical issues ahead.

Global law firm Dentons has advised OTP Bank and ING Bank Romania on a €100 million financing of Sun Plaza, one of the leading shopping centers in Bucharest and a flagship retail asset within CPI Property Group’s portfolio. The financing was structured as a club deal, with OTP Bank and ING Bank each participating in equal shares.

Vietnam: On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam issued the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy 2025, marking numerous significant reforms compared to the Law on Bankruptcy 2014, with a particular emphasis on early intervention and the prioritization of business rehabilitation. Notably, the rehabilitation procedure has been separated into an independent procedure and accorded priority application. In particular, the Law introduces fast-track rehabilitation procedures aimed at supporting small and micro enterprises, as well as enterprises with a minor number of creditors and debt obligations. These changes not only alleviate the procedural burden but also enhance resolution efficiency while saving time and costs for all stakeholders involved.

United Arab Emirates: Private credit is no longer just a Western trend – it is steadily gaining traction in the UAE and wider GCC. While distress in sections of the US private credit market has been making headlines in recent months, the much more embryonic private credit market in the GCC is starting to become more established. But is it complementing the banking market or quietly reshaping it?

Ukraine: Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a pilot project that will give employees the option to terminate an employment agreement electronically, if the employer’s registered location falls within the territory of active hostilities or in a territory temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised a syndicate of banks (Bank of China, Bank of Montreal, London Branch, BNP PARIBAS, ICBC, J.P. Morgan, KIB Invest, Nomura, and Warba Bank), led by Standard Chartered Bank, as joint lead managers on The Islamic Development Bank’s (IsDB) issuance of US$1 billion 4.227% fixed rate trust certificates due 2031 under its US$25 billion trust certificate issuance programme. The transaction was successfully completed on 14 May 2026.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Bimergen Energy Corporation on the transfer of a 480-MWh portfolio of battery energy storage systems that are currently under development to an affiliate of Frontier Power USA.

On May 13, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk issued CFTC Letter No. 26-14, providing consolidated no-action relief from swap reporting and recordkeeping obligations.

For the second consecutive year, Norton Rose Fulbright has been ranked among the top 15 most desirable law firms in Law360 Pulse’s annual survey of law students evaluating their preferred destinations for summer associate positions.

The Government of Canada tabled Bill C-29, the Financial Crimes Agency Act, on April 27, 2026.

On 19 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the Regulatory Initiatives Grid from the Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum.