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.

Export credit agency (ECA) financing is a well-established but sometimes under-appreciated feature of the international financing market.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named ‘best export finance law firm’ at the GTR Leaders in Trade 2026 awards and advised on two transactions recognised at GTR Best Deals 2026, both featured in GTR Issue 2 2026.

The start of a new financial year marks the beginning of a new cycle of grant funding across Commonwealth, State, and Territory programs, as well as funding programs administered by not-for-profits (NFPs), charities, benevolent associations, and high net worth individuals.

United Kingdom: Andrew Barber and Venetia Jackson examine the UK's new Deferred Payment Credit regime, which will bring Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products within the FCA's regulatory perimeter from July 2026.

Dentons has been recognised as Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Era Africa Awards 2026, reaffirming the Firm's position as a leading legal adviser to clients operating across Africa's rapidly evolving energy, mining and natural resources sectors.

Bolivia: On 26 June 2026, Bolivia enacted two regulations introducing a significant change to the country’s foreign exchange policy framework.

United Kingdom: In the second alert in the EU & UK Competition Law Compass Series, we explore how collaboration for environmental sustainability goals is currently assessed by competition authorities in the EU and the UK, at a time when businesses are under pressure to decarbonise and remain competitive, while also navigating significant geopolitical uncertainty. 

Mexico: On June 18, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Federal Register (“DOF”) the Guidelines for the Voluntary and Expedited Migration of Self-Supply and Cogeneration Arrangements to the schemes provided under the Electricity Sector Law (the “Guidelines”). The Guidelines entered into force on the day following their publication.

Uruguay: Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga is pleased to announce the promotion of Bruno Steneri to Senior Manager Associate of the Firm.

Dentons has advised the Green Guarantee Company (GGC), managed by the Development Guarantee Group, on a €25 million equity investment and a €7 million Technical Assistance non-repayable grant from the International Climate Initiative, part of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, through KfW Development Bank.

Welcome to June edition of the EU AI & GDPR Monthly Update, bringing you the latest insights into artificial intelligence and data protections.

Global law firm Dentons has appointed real estate lawyer David Zafra Carollo as Managing Partner of its Düsseldorf office, effective July 1, 2026.

Dentons Rodyk announces the promotion of three lawyers to Partner and five lawyers to Senior Associate. These appointments recognise a strong cohort whose contributions continue to strengthen our practices and client relationships across the firm.

New Zealand: The Financial Markets Authority has just released its second annual Financial Conduct Report. The report sets out what the FMA expects of regulated firms over the next 12 months, and what it will be watching closely.

Australia: Finbarr O’Connell, Counsel and Hugo Morgan, Solicitor and host, discuss the benefits of the Dentons global network, such as the Global Mentoring Program and working overseas. This episode will highlight the importance of mentors in a person’s legal career.

Dentons is delighted to announce the promotion of four new partners. David Newport (Major Projects and Construction), Jeremy Bell-Connell (Dispute Resolution), Madison Hajek (Major Projects and Construction) and Peter Callus (Corporate and Commercial) have all been promoted. David, Jeremy and Peter will join the partnership on 1 July 2026, subject to satisfying the Law Society’s requirements, with Madison joining the partnership upon her return from maternity leave.