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Why family owned businesses in Nigeria must implement corporate governance: lessons from the Indimi dividend dispute

Dentons Insights - 09.04.2026

Nigeria: Corporate governance is often discussed in the context of publicly listed companies, regulated entities, and multinational corporations.

Working for or against you: Copyright ownership and the “course of employment”

Dentons Insights - 09.04.2026

Without explicit provisions in employment agreements, employers risk employees retaining copyright in works they create, even when employees secretly develop a competing product. Employers presumptively own copyright in works made by employees in the course of their employment under s. 13(3) of the Copyright Act (the Act ).

All that glitters is not listed: The case for issuing private bonds

Dentons Insights - 09.04.2026

Singapore: In the era of rising interest rates and with geopolitical uncertainties causing jitters in the banking world, bonds are (and some would say, have always been) a viable option for businesses to attract capital. Given the stringent requirements which potential issuers are required to comply with to issue listed or retail bonds, issuing non-public, non-listed or non-retail bonds (referred to in this article as ‘private bonds’) to a select group of investors is becoming a feasible alternative.

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada among top-ranked firms across all leading Q1 2026 M&A league tables

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada has once again been recognized as one of Canada's leading M&A law firms, earning top rankings across multiple prominent league table publications for Q1 2026.

MLB agrees to ‘play ball’ in event contracts MOU with CFTC

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
This client alert analyzes the MOU and discusses what it may mean for market participants, CFTC-Designated Contract Markets and sports organizations.

Global antitrust and competition trends

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Antitrust and competition policy and enforcement are continuing to evolve against a complex geopolitical backdrop.

Digital Health 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers Roger Kuan, Ebony Christian, Apurv Gaurav, Dr. Nathanael Green, Jason Novak and Sophia Poirier contributed several chapters to Digital Health 2026 International Comparative Legal Guide

Cyber-attacks and other disruption events: Model provisions for syndicated loans in the bank and private credit markets

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Cyber-attacks or similar unforeseen events can affect payment or communication systems in a manner that prevents a party to a commercial contract from fulfilling its obligations.

Product Recalls: A Board and General Counsel Series

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
In recent weeks, there has been a notable surge in product recalls across the European Union (EU) underscoring the critical importance of understanding and complying with the new regulatory framework.

Five Norton Rose Fulbright leaders selected for <i>Law360</i>’s 2026 editorial advisory boards

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Norton Rose Fulbright US Co-Head of Restructuring Ryan Manns, partner Sanya Sukduang, partner Justin VandenBout, senior counsel Bhavna Agnihotri and US Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Emily Rogers have been chosen to serve on Law360’s 2026 editorial advisory boards.

UK Pensions Briefing | Getting ready to use the <em>Virgin Media</em> fix

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
TPR says trustees should prepare now for the Virgin Media fix. Use our checklist to get ready before the Pension Schemes Bill passes.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Sirius Real Estate on €300 million revolving credit facility

Norton Rose Fulbright - 08.04.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Sirius Real Estate on its new €300 million revolving credit facility (RCF) with four lenders: ABN Amro, BNP Paribas, HSBC and Barclays.

Canada: 2025 class action highlights

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

In 2025, Canadian class action litigation evolved against a backdrop of procedural divergence between provinces.

GIFT City Newsletter | March 2026

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

India: The GIFT International Financial Services Centre, established in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is India's first international financial services centre with the intent of catering to global MNCs and financial institutions in alignment with international standards of business. To ensure that the utmost benefits can be provided, the entire zone has been equipped with world-class infrastructure akin to global standards. This newsletter navigates the journey of GIFT IFSC and the International Financial Services Centres Authority set up under the International Financial Services Centres IFSCA Act 2019.

Dentons advises Places for People on a significant milestone in the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town project

Dentons News - 08.04.2026

Leading global law firm Dentons advised Places for People on their joint venture arrangements with BDW Homes Ltd (a subsidiary of Barratt Redrow PLC).

Protecting minority shareholders in Nigeria: from <em>Foss v Harbottle</em> to indirect control changes

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

Nigeria: Minority shareholders are fundamental to sustaining investor confidence and capital market integrity. Despite their importance to governance discipline and market depth, they remain exposed to significant vulnerabilities when control shifts occur indirectly at the holding company level, especially in large or transformative transactions where control changes happen off market and are disclosed only after completion.

No Opt-Out Left Behind: Lessons from California’s Latest CCPA Enforcement Wave

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

No Opt-Out Left Behind: Lessons from California’s Latest CCPA Enforcement Wave

<em>2026 Ontario Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario</em>: Building the most ambitious capital plan in Canadian history

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

On March 26, 2026, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario (Budget 2026).

Scotland’s LBTT review: reform on the horizon or more of the same?

Dentons Insights - 08.04.2026

United Kingdom: An independent analysis of land buildings transaction tax (LBTT) conducted on behalf of the Scottish government finds that the tax largely operates as intended. The review recommends a mixture of a watching brief and potential for targeted reform.

Navigating AI compliance with HIPAA essentials

Norton Rose Fulbright - 07.04.2026
Healthcare providers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence tools for diagnostics, documentation and operational efficiency.