United Kingdom: The anticipated DB surplus reforms could create significant new options for well-funded schemes and their sponsors, but will the proposed process work in practice?

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 100, Heather welcomes Navin Sidhu, Partner at Alair Homes St. Albert and Founder of Fab Hab Interiors, to discuss her unconventional path from civil engineering to entrepreneurship in residential construction and interior design. Navin shares how motherhood, continuous learning and strategic risk-taking shaped her career journey, and why building meaningful relationships, embracing mentorship and staying open to unexpected opportunities have been key to her success.

EU and UK: As the digital era transforms everyday business operations, EU competition enforcement is entering its most significant procedural refresh in over two decades. Following the European Commission’s (Commission's) evaluation and public consultation on amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 773/2004, the procedural framework governing how antitrust investigations are conducted, contested, and resolved is set to change.

United Kingdom: This summer has seen significant developments across the breadth of UK group actions, with the courts continuing to refine the procedural tools used to manage complex mass claims.

Ukraine: The Ukrainian parliament has adopted streamlined land-use and permitting measures for power, heat and energy storage projects.

Amsterdam: On Budget Day, 15 September 2026 (Prinsjesdag), the Dutch government presented its budget 2027 and the accompanying Tax Plan 2027. The most relevant tax measures for businesses and high-net worth individuals are summarized in this tax alert.

United Kingdom: Luxury retail is closely aligned to a sense of exclusivity, mystery and prestige, rooted in personal service, discretion and scarcity. At the same time, brands are operating in an increasingly connected and AI-enabled retail environment.

New Zealand: On 9 September 2026, the New Zealand Government announced that eligible Build to Rent developments will become an acceptable investment option under the Growth category for New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (‘AIP) visa (aka golden visa).

New Zealand: On 1 September 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill (AML/CFT Omnibus Bill or Bill) was introduced to Parliament with the intent to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act) and other associated legislation.

Singapore: Data protection and cybersecurity considerations should begin long before a product reaches the market. Dentons Rodyk's Gilbert Leong and Foo Maw Jiun share why proactive legal advice is becoming essential for businesses operating in a data-driven world.

United Kingdom: As a lever that governments can use to attempt to level the playing field between foreign and domestic industry, trade remedies investigations are expected to play an increasingly important role in mitigating the effects of alleged unfair trading practices and protecting UK domestic industries, including in the context of diverted trade flows as a consequence of recent US tariff increases, among other recent developments in international trade policy.

Vietnam: With the 2025 Law on Personal Data Protection (“PDPL”), Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 356”) and Decree No. 330/2026/ND-CP dated 19 August 2026 (“Decree 330”), the processing of personal data of job applicants and employees is now subject to a more specific legal framework and sanctions regime. Accordingly, from recruitment, personnel file management, salary, insurance, timekeeping, cameras, access control, biometrics and digital monitoring tools, businesses process personal data of job applicants and employees in employment relations.

France: Did you know? Quality of Life and Working Conditions (QLWC): naps, heated belts, and birthday leaves make their way into collective bargaining agreements. Naps at the office, a day off on one’s birthday, heated belts to relieve menstrual pain…

United Kingdom: As we head into autumn, there is plenty for the real estate sector to REcap and plenty still to come. Legislative and regulatory change, alongside evolving market practice, means some developments require action now, others call for preparation and still more are worth keeping on the radar.

Australia: Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner and Hugo Morgan, Solicitor and host, will discuss Ourania’s journey through the law to becoming a leading construction lawyer and partner at a global law firm. This episode will zoom in on Ourania’s construction practice and the importance of not only being a skilled lawyer but also a skilled leader.

Saudi Arabia: Technology is changing the way investment management is delivered. An investor can now answer a series of questions on an app, receive a portfolio matched to their objectives and risk profile, and have that portfolio automatically monitored and rebalanced – with little or no human intervention.

On 15 September 2026, Dentons and Fugro are organizing North Sea Energy Infrastructure Security: Hybrid Warfare Threats and Solutions. This event brings together stakeholders from industry, government, defence, the financial sector and security to discuss emerging risks to North Sea infrastructure and explore practical approaches to strengthening resilience, preparedness and cross-sector cooperation.

The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2026-27, FBT Simplification, Foreign Investment Funds, and Remedial Measures) Bill (the September Bill) was introduced on 10 September 2026.  Once enacted, it will deliver a substantial package of changes designed to reduce compliance costs, remove liquidity traps, and make the tax system fairer for migrants, returning New Zealanders, and individual taxpayers generally. 

Kenya: Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is pleased to have advised Mombasa Special Economic Zone Limited and GulfCap SEZ Limited on the proposed development and investment arrangements for the Mombasa Industrial Park, a planned 525 acres Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa.

United Kingdom: Once a quarter, we bring you an update on what to look out for on the legislative horizon for UK employment law. We highlight what employers need to know.