Celebrating 50 years in Hong Kong with David Shaw

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has posted a strong performance in the annual Legal 500 UK directory, reflecting the success of its practices across all major industry sectors and great bench strength.

The recent unanimous decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal in Kirk v Moreton Resources Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 186 has provided important clarity for secured lenders relying on all-assets security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009.

Over the course of only a few months the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has taken a number of significant actions that clarify the CFTC’s regulatory framework regarding both perpetual contracts and trading in derivatives markets on a 24/7 basis.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ 2026 list, recognizing organizations with “exceptional workplace culture” that excel at “creating positive, inclusive and engaging environments."

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of construction and development lawyer Luke Maher as Partner-in-Charge of its St. Louis office.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO), the Netherlands Development Finance Company, on its debut EUR benchmark green bond issuance.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited as original mandated lead arranger and bookrunner and sole coordinator (Citi) and a syndicate of 35 lenders, on the amendment and restatement of Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd.'s (Seaspan) senior unsecured revolving credit facility, upsizing the facility from US$300,000,000 to US$1,000,000,000 via a non-capped greenshoe option.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) made the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026 (RTCCO) in April 2026.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised CITIC Securities, as sole sponsor, in connection with the H share listing of Direct Drive Tech Limited on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under Chapter 18C of the Hong Kong Listing Rules.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX: SMR), one of Australia's largest producers of metallurgical coal, on the US$450 million refinancing of its bank debt facilities.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Osaka Gas Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest energy utilities, on its acquisition of a five per cent interest in the Browse LNG Project.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Dallas partner Denise Webb Glass has been appointed US Co-Head of Healthcare, alongside Susan Feigin Harris.

In Baron Real Estate Investments Ltd v Tri-Arrow Industrial Recovery Inc, (Baron), the Alberta Court of Appeal restored an action that had been dismissed for long delay under rule 4.33 of the Alberta Rules of Court (allowing dismissal for a delay of three or more years).

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of regulation and investigations lawyer Laura Perlov as Partner-in-Charge of its Denver office, succeeding Stacey Murphy.

Canada’s financial services regulatory landscape is entering a new phase. Regulators are creating new pathways for competition, innovation and mobility while strengthening expectations around governance, enforcement and operational readiness.

Since the beginning of 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and its member regulators have been particularly active.

On July 9, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization published proposed rule amendments to adopt a new incorporated advisor compensation option open to all client-facing Approved Persons sponsored by CIRO dealer members.

On July 22, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released its Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.