Nachrichten der Wirtschaftskanzleien
Buyer of vessel's application for interim mandatory injunction compelling seller to procure vessel's release from arrest dismissed (Singapore High Court)
AI in the workplace and the EU AI Act
Australia’s proposed foreign-resident CGT reforms: What foreign energy investors need to know
Dentons advises Global Relay on acquisition and financing of 45 Cannon Street
Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised Global Relay on the acquisition and financing of 45 Cannon Street, a prime City of London office building.
Breaking: DOJ Reschedules and Provides a Pathway for Full Legalization of Medical Cannabis
Medical cannabis products moved to Schedule III and to become fully legal with DEA Registration; Possibility for Adult-Use Rescheduling in Upcoming Hearing
Dentons advises Mitsui E&P Middle East on the sale of its interest in Oman’s Block 27
Dentons has advised oil and gas exploration and production company Mitsui E&P Middle East (MEPME), a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., on the sale of its 35% non-operated interest in Block 27 in the Sultanate of Oman to OQ Exploration & Production SAOG (OQEP) for US$75 million.
Thailand's Environmental Law Reform Wave: Five Emerging Laws and Their Implications for Business and ESG
Thailand: Thailand is transitioning from a fragmented, regulation-based environmental regime to a suite of primary legislation covering pollution disclosure, clean air, climate change, circular economy, and wetlands protection. If the new government moves forward with these legislative proposals, it will shape Thailand’s ESG regulatory landscape for the next decade. Businesses operating in Thailand, and investors with exposure to Thailand, should assess how each framework may affect their compliance obligations, capital expenditure, and reporting requirements.
Nonprofit Endowments: What Boards and Donors Need to Know
United States: As nonprofits face increased financial uncertainty and heightened scrutiny around restricted funds, endowments are playing a more critical—and often misunderstood—role in long‑term mission sustainability.
Withdrawing job offers: hidden risks for employers
United Kingdom: Labelling an offer "subject to" checks will not necessarily prevent a binding contract. A recent decision highlights the importance of clear drafting and the risk of significant notice liabilities if an employer withdraws an offer.
Safety meets privacy: What Australia’s automated vehicle laws mean for your business
Australia: Automated vehicles are moving quickly from testing into everyday use, and Australia’s rules are starting to catch up. In this article, we unpack what the next wave of automated vehicle safety rules means for Australian businesses, how those changes intersect with existing privacy expectations, and why safety and data governance can no longer be handled separately. We look at who may carry responsibility, what types of vehicle data are attracting attention, and why many current data practices may not be ready for what lies ahead.
Australia ESG Bulletin – April 2026
Australia: 2025 saw global divergence in ESG regulation, which is reflected in Australia’s recent reforms. In the last year, Australia has implemented mandatory climate reporting and increased prosecutions for greenwashing, while environmental reforms have been passed with the aim of cutting “green tape” and fast-tracking energy projects. Organisations doing business in Australia need to be aware of the changing laws, and implications for their internal ESG policies and sustainability goals.
When the examiner says "obvious": Four winning strategies to fight back
Insurance Foresight 2026
UK Pensions Briefing | Trustees: new deadlines and duties on data complaints required from June 19, 2026 – are you ready?
SEC staff issues broker-dealer registration guidance for digital securities user interfaces
Evolution of merger control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the European Union: Implications for businesses
Dentons advises on US$300 million PPP hospital project in Uzbekistan
Global law firm Dentons has acted as the lead legal counsel to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the development of a multidisciplinary hospital in Fergana Region. The facility is set to become the largest healthcare project in Central Asia implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, setting a new benchmark for public‑private collaboration in healthcare.
Related, but not protected: Alberta court denies CCAA stay extension and permits receivership
In National Bank of Canada v. Sunterra Food Corporation (2026 ABKB 206), the Alberta Court of King’s Bench declined to extend CCAA stay protection to West Market Square Inc. (WMS), a non-applicant entity in which one of the Sunterra debtors held a 50% share interest, and held that a receivership sought by WMS’s primary secured creditor, ATB Financial (the Secured Creditor) was warranted.
A year on from the Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of sex
United Kingdom: One year after the Supreme Court clarified the meaning of "sex", employers still face uncertainty in managing access to single-sex workplace facilities. We review recent cases, the EHRC judicial review and when we can expect the updated Code of Practice on services.
Powered by Dentons – April 2026
CEE: In this April 2026 edition, we examine key industry trends, significant issues, legislative developments, and how they translate into risks, challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders involved in the transition of the energy sector in the CEE region.
