International arbitration is now operating in an environment shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, the reassertion of state sovereignty, technological change and economic uncertainty.

This briefing considers some of the impacts of the current Middle East conflict on energy markets across the Asia-Pacific region.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised long-standing client Arla Foods on its merger with DMK Group, effective on June 1, 2026 – creating Europe’s leading dairy cooperative of more than 12,000 farmers across seven countries and generating €19 billion in annual revenue.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Ginger Faulk has joined its Washington, DC office as a partner in the firm’s regulation and investigations practice.

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).

In response to a rapidly changing global economic environment and the evolving nature of Canada’s key trading relationships in North America, the Canadian government has announced ambitious strategies to reshape and transform the Canadian economy.

Canada has entered a new era of nation building – one defined by strategic infrastructure, next generation energy systems, critical minerals development and strengthened economic and geopolitical resilience.

In its recent decision in Deckers UK Limited v Up & Running (UK) Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 553 (Deckers v UR), the Court of Appeal has handed down a significant judgment on the proper approach to “by object” infringements of competition law.

The Supreme Court of Canada recently heard the appeal in R. v. Arapakota, marking the court’s first opportunity to weigh in on the interpretation of the bribery offence under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA).

This is the second in a two-part series examining the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and legal professional privilege in the context of investigations.