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.

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

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

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

Healthcare providers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence tools for diagnostics, documentation and operational efficiency.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, on its agreement with TotalEnergies to establish a US$2.2 billion 50‑50 joint venture to develop onshore wind, solar and battery storage projects across Asia.

Inflation and price shocks test commercial resilience - but competition and consumer law does not relax in times of crisis.

Technical studies have shown that Australia has some of the best wind resources in the world, with the ability to support 2,000 GW of power.

Global law firm Dentons provided legal advice to Česká spořitelna, Komerční banka, Raiffeisenbank, and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia in their capacity as lead managers for the bond issuance by Passerinvest Finance, a.s.

Netherlands: Op 25 maart 2026 heeft de Rechtbank Noord-Holland in een uitspraak duidelijkheid gegeven over de vraag hoe verliezen moeten worden verrekend wanneer een bestaande verlieslijdende fiscale eenheid wordt uitgebreid en in latere jaren weer winst gaat maken.

 

Vietnam: Along with the development of the labor market, non-disclosure and confidential agreements (“NDCA”) are increasingly and widely used by enterprises. However, Vietnamese law has not yet provided comprehensive and specific regulations on this matter, notably that the legal relationships arising from NDCA are currently viewed from two different perspectives: commercial or labor. Therefore, the Supreme People’s Court has issued Case Law No. 69/2023/AL to clarify the approach to this issue.

New Zealand: On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and others v C and others [2026] UKPC 11 (also known as Re the X Trusts), an appeal from Bermuda, confirming the wider role of a trust protector in the exercise of consent powers. In this article we look at the issue, the decision, implications and our view.

Thailand: Thailand is entering a pivotal moment in its energy transition. In a coordinated policy shift, the government has moved decisively to accelerate rooftop solar adoption; combining fiscal incentives, regulatory reform, and targeted policy initiatives into what is arguably the most significant overhaul of the solar rooftop framework in over a decade. For businesses, investors, and households alike, this marks not just an incremental update, but a structural shift in how distributed energy is supported and deployed across the country.

In 2026, Dentons Rodyk reaches a seminal milestone: 165 years of continuous legal practice in Singapore.

On April 2, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 that make significant changes to the Section 232 tariff landscape.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Soluna Holdings, Inc., a developer of green data centers, on its US$53 million acquisition of the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas, together with the related acquisition financing provided by Generate Capital.

Norton Rose Fulbright Global Managing Partners Jeff Cody and Peter Scott, along with Global and US Chair Shauna Clark, have been recognized on the 2026 Lawdragon “100 Managing Partners You Need to Know” list.

India: The life sciences and healthcare industry in India continues to evolve through regulatory and policy developments. In March 2026, key developments included proposed frameworks for post-approval change management, revised standards for clinical establishments, regulatory action on the promotion of prescription drugs, and changes impacting food business licensing and registration. The Supreme Court has also continued to shape the legal framework governing end-of-life medical decision-making.