Vietnam: The Ministry of Finance is seeking opinions for the Draft of Resolution on the Reduction of Conditional Business Lines (the “Draft”). The Draft proposes to remove 58 conditional business lines and amend 14 conditional business lines under management of 12 ministries and ministerial-level agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Health, the State Bank of Vietnam, and other competent authorities.

Australia: There is an increasing trend of parents refusing to pay fees or taking other forms of legal action against schools. Despite this, enrolment contracts remain amongst the most underdeveloped and legally unsophisticated documents in any industry. Many contracts currently used by schools are outdated, inadequate, and in some cases contain unlawful terms, a situation that demands attention.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH (Profil) on its acquisition of US based clinical research organisation Tranquil Clinical and Research Consulting Services, LLC.

Navigating Canada’s income tax system has grown increasingly complex and invasive, and recent developments suggest this trend will only intensify.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognised with ten accolades at the Marine Money Deal of the Year Awards 2025, reflecting the firm’s continued strength in advising on complex and innovative shipping, offshore and maritime finance transactions worldwide.

TPR sets out revised CDC code, paving way for unconnected multi-employer schemes.

National insurance will apply to salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 from April 6, 2029.

PDP issues guidance on dashboard failures and error handling, plus blog answering common questions.

PASA guidance highlights the scale of admin change needed to deliver default retirement solutions in practice.

On 31 March 2026, the High Court of New Zealand (HCNZ) dismissed the appeal of Anthony Gibson, the former CEO of Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL), and upheld his conviction and sentence by the District Court of Auckland (DCA) for failing to exercise due diligence as an officer under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ) (HSWA).

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Imperative Global Solutions (Imperative) on a landmark US$91 million blended financing for Phase 2 of its large scale ecosystem restoration project across South Africa’s Eastern and Western Cape regions.

The 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards, presented by the Daily Report and Law.com, has honored Atlanta Regulatory, Public Policy, and Government Affairs partner Anamaria Hazard Meanes in the On the Rise in Georgia category.

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 100, Heather welcomes Kim Long, a registered psychologist and former educator who grew Dóchas Psychological Services from a solo practice into a multidisciplinary clinic with 10–12 permanent practitioners. Kim explains Dóchas focus on complex trauma and “elite client care,” its sanctuary-like approach, and plans for the Dóchas Resilience Foundation to expand access to mental healthcare. She reflects on scaling during COVID, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning through unplanned growth.

Global: We have a bumper bulletin for May, with recent developments indicating a clear expansion of litigation risk, regulatory scrutiny and judicial intervention across environmental and human rights issues. Novel climate change and supply chain litigation and green claims continue to feature, and we also have important updates on sustainability regulation in the UK and EU.

United Kingdom: The FCA’s consultation paper CP26/15 proposing amendments to the consumer credit financial promotions rules in CONC 3 marks a targeted but significant step in its wider programme of simplifying the Handbook following implementation of the Consumer Duty.

United Kingdom: The pressure to use AI is everywhere but if you are a regulated financial services business, you also have a world of regulation with which to comply. In this episode, we examine what financial services businesses need to consider when using and contracting for AI services to ensure they keep both their customers and the regulators happy.

Dentons has advised Eldik Bank OJSC on its debut issuance of Rule 144A/Regulation S US$500 million 8.50% senior unsecured notes.

New Zealand: The Modern Slavery Bill passed its first reading in Parliament on 27 April, signalling momentum towards a modern slavery reporting regime in New Zealand. The Bill advanced as a private member’s bill – albeit one with cross-party support, allowing the Bill’s introduction to Parliament to be expedited. The current Bill’s progress past a first reading and with cross-party backing suggests that, this time around, the Bill is likely to make it through Parliament. If this Bill is passed, it will put New Zealand’s law in line with established international reporting regimes (such as those in Australia and the UK).

New Zealand: A New Zealand Court has imposed civil penalties on QEX Logistics Limited (a company formerly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange), together with is founder, CEO and sole director Jingjie Xue in relation the failure by QEX to file its financial statements with the Companies Office over a period of several years.

United Kingdom: Dentons and BE News brought together an excellent panel of senior industry figures for a life sciences roundtable at Dentons’ London offices.