United Kingdom: The recent case of Baltimore Wharf SLP v Ballymore Properties Limited [2026] EWHC 312 (TCC) considers whether written exchanges marked “subject to contract” led to an agreed deal being reached.

United Kingdom: The UK government introduced the Commercial Payments Bill [HL] into Parliament on 19 May 2026, alongside Explanatory Notes. The Bill follows a period of consultation on government proposals to deal with "the scourge of late payments" across UK industry and also includes specific provisions that will affect payment terms and ban retentions under construction contracts.

Indonesia: This article explores Indonesia’s proposed strategic commodities export regime, including the role of PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) and key changes to the export-proceeds (DHE) framework.

Indonesia: This article explores the proposed Danantara SDI framework and its potential legal and commercial implications for Indonesia’s export ecosystem.

New Zealand: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has described Budget 2026 as a “responsible budget”, reflecting “sensible choices”, which will lead to “better public infrastructure”. There is definitely a sense of “steady as she goes”. At Dentons, many of our clients are infrastructure providers, consultants, contractors, or regulators of infrastructure. In this article, we reflect on what Budget 2026 will mean for you.

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has appointed Christopher Neal and Selman Ansari as partners in the Dubai office. 

United Arab Emirates: The general position is that Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies does not apply to companies or branches registered in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone. The relevant corporate framework for such entities is instead the DMCCA Company Regulations 2024, together with the relevant entity’s articles of association and any applicable DMCC rules.

On 13 May 2026, the High Court of Australia handed down its unanimous decision in Zip Co Limited & Anor v Firstmac Limited [2026] HCA 16, settling the law on the defence of honest concurrent use under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) (the Act).

On March 27, 2026, the Texas Office of the Attorney General published Chapter 67 rules to implement and administer SB 17, the statute that restricts foreign ownership in Texas real property.

Norton Rose Fulbright partner James Berger has been named to the Leaders of Influence: 2026 M&A list by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Norton Rose Fulbright US Head of Transport Brian Devine (New York) and partner Utsav Mathur have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty and The High Seas guide.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright represented SPACSphere Acquisition Corp. in connection with its definitive business combination agreement with Mobilewalla, a leading provider of data-centric, vertical agentic artificial intelligence solutions.

Sophisticated generative AI (Gen AI) models are increasing in use both by counsel and clients.

We are delighted to be participating in Posidonia. As one of the landmark events for the global shipping community, and with the industry at such a pivotal juncture, we look forward to catching up with clients and contacts to continue discussions around navigating the current challenges and opportunities.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced the appointment of securitisation lawyer Victoria Morton as a partner in its London office.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is advising Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) on the £548 million recommended cash offer by Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drax Group plc (Drax).

From 1 July 2026, the Payday Super reforms will take effect, requiring employers to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on every ‘payday’ – not at the end of each quarterly cycle.

On 29 May 2026, the New South Wales Supreme Court delivered judgment in Dexus Capital Investors Limited v Australia Pacific Airports Corporation Limited [2026] NSWSC 600 (Dexus v APAC).

Dentons US today announced the addition of Christina Paul as a Commercial Litigation partner in the Miami office. She is joined by Commercial Litigation counsel Charles Wolf. They are lead litigators who also serve as advisors on complex business challenges for companies of all types, particularly those in the maritime, transportation, and hospitality sectors.

Dentons, Canada's Global Law Firm, is proud to announce the addition of Natasha MacParland as a partner in the Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group in Toronto.