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.

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.

South Africa: The commercial use of drones in South Africa continues to expand across sectors including agriculture, mining, logistics and public safety, creating new opportunities for operational efficiency and innovation. As adoption increases, the regulatory framework governing remotely piloted aircraft systems will play a critical role in determining how businesses deploy and scale drone operations. This article considers South Africa's existing regulatory regime under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, examines emerging international approaches, and explores recent policy developments that may shape the future of the country's drone economy.

Germany: The Cyber Resilience Act1 (“CRA”) is the first EU-wide regulation mandating minimum cybersecurity standards for all connected products sold on the internal market. It makes cybersecurity a mandatory product feature, requiring manufacturers to implement “security by design” and maintain robust update and vulnerability management processes throughout a product’s lifecycle.

United Kingdom: The government's New Towns agenda and push for housing delivery is accelerating. Planning reform is raising expectations around certainty of delivery. The challenge now is whether the industry can deliver growth at scale, whilst maintaining trust, quality and securing long-term stewardship.

Africa: Africa continues to attract significant foreign investment across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, technology and telecommunications. Many multinational companies oversee their African operations from regional hubs in the Middle East or Europe, with decision-makers responsible for multiple jurisdictions across the continent.

Australia: Solicitors Mia Doherty and Ben McAdams join host Hugo Morgan to discuss what the Dentons graduate program involves, including rotations, mentoring, travel, and trivia. This episode will discuss the tools and skills required to be successful in your graduate year and set up your legal career for success.

Welcome to the May edition of the Political Law Playbook. The aftermath of the US Supreme Court’s Callais decision on redistricting continues, with both major parties scrambling to change electoral district maps in several states.

Canada: Broadly, the prevention principle is a contractual doctrine that bars a party from enforcing an obligation where that party's own conduct brought about the other side's failure to perform. The doctrine is rooted in notions of fairness and mutual cooperation, and it discourages behaviour that obstructs a counterparty's ability to fulfill its contractual commitments.

Singapore: Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act, expected to take effect by end-2027, will introduce the country’s first legally enforceable framework addressing workplace discrimination. Building on existing fair employment guidelines, the Act will require employers to implement internal grievance-handling processes while providing employees with clearer avenues for protection and redress. This article explores the Act’s key features and the practical steps organisations should take to prepare for a fundamental shift in workplace dispute management and compliance.

France: Law No. 2026-403 on the simplification of economic life, published in the Official Journal on 26 May 2026, raises the turnover thresholds above which a concentration must be notified to the French Competition Authority.

On May 21, 2026, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released two landmark broadcasting regulatory policies intended to modernize the framework of support for the creation and discoverability of Canadian and Indigenous content. Both traditional broadcasters and online streaming services operating in Canada are regulated under this new framework .

On May 20, 2026, Québec released a draft regulation amending its Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances.

In today’s competitive marketplace, intellectual property (IP) and the IP rights that protect them are often among the most valuable assets a company possesses. Whether you are buying or selling a business (through a share purchase, asset acquisition or other transaction), a thorough understanding of the target’s IP portfolio is essential.

United Kingdom: At a recent Dentons and GRI roundtable session, industry leaders explored how logistics and data centres are increasingly being shaped by the same fundamental drivers: power, planning, land, connectivity and capital.

Australia: The NSW Government has introduced the Energy Legislation Amendment (Prioritising Renewable Energy) Bill 2026, which would create a new framework for declaring and fast-tracking priority energy projects. This framework provides a key mechanism in enabling the Government to meet its energy transition ambitions, stemming from the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap set in 2020. With coal stations wrapping up and increased electrification, there is a growing need for renewables to bridge the gap in tight timeframes- which fast-tracking can provide. This alert summarises the key provisions, explains what the Bill means for renewable energy projects, and outlines the next steps as the Bill progresses through Parliament.