Pensions Ombudsman decision reminds us that trustees must actively consider whether to exercise a discretion.

Final FRC guidance is not substantively different from the version published in January.

On 21 May 2026, the UK government announced that the foreign permanent establishment (PE) exemption will become mandatory for UK-resident companies

In February 2026 the First-tier Tribunal issued its judgment in Charge My Street Limited v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 318 TC.

The British Columbia Builders Lien Act provides that a lien claimant is liable for costs and damages incurred by an owner as a result of a wrongfully filed lien claim.

Dentons advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a US$22 million term loan provided to Spinneys Levant Limited, a leading retailer in Lebanon operating through its subsidiary Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon SAL (GMRL).

Dentons has been ranked in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, with 183 lawyer rankings, including 15 named as Leading Partners, underscoring the Firm’s continued strength across practices, individual talent and client service nationwide.

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.

Italy: On 13 May 2026, the Permanent Representatives Committee confirmed their agreement on the provisional compromise text of the Digital Omnibus on AI, following negotiations concluded on 7 May 2026 (Compromise). The regulation formally amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) as well as Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, with the stated aim of simplifying implementation of harmonized rules on artificial intelligence.

Europe: Microplastics are found everywhere. As a result, they are increasingly the focus of scientific assessment and environmental regulation. 

Europe: Microplastics are found everywhere. In the context of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), Regulation (EU) 1907/2006 of 12 November 2025 on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution (the Pellet Regulation) builds on the restrictions on intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles (SPMs) introduced by Regulation (EU) 2023/2055.

Amsterdam: In the context of the Tax Plan 2025, the Dutch government proposed an “anti-fragmentation measure” within the earnings stripping rules of the corporate income tax. In a letter to the House of Representatives, the State Secretary for Finance has indicated that he does not intend to choose a policy direction at this stage, pending the publication of the European Commission’s Omnibus Directive proposal, which he expects will include amendments to the earnings stripping rules.

United Arab Emirates: Syndicated financings may appear as if the syndicated lenders are to always act collectively through the agent and the majority lender mechanics.

The community engagement interim final rule, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will likely be remembered as the Medicaid work requirement rule.

We are pleased to present the sixth edition of Insurance Focus, our quarterly publication from Norton Rose Fulbright’s Middle East insurance team.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has supported the expansion of the Global Platform for Child Exploitation Policy, contributing to global efforts to strengthen protections for children from online harms.

No investigation, regardless of its importance, can be prioritised over an individual’s health and safety. Rather, the investigation needs to proceed in a manner that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of those involved.

India: This newsletter provides a curated overview of significant Supreme Court judgments, High Court judgments, regulatory developments in Indian labour and employment law and a few foreign developments relevant for Indian employers with operations outside India from February to May 2026. It is intended for employers, HR teams and business stakeholders as an informational and awareness resource.

Global law firm Dentons has advised on Asyad Group's strategic acquisition of a stake in Universal Logistics Services (ULS) and Highway Logistics Center (HLC), leading logistics platforms in Uzbekistan, as part of its strategy to expand its global footprint and strengthen international trade corridors.