For many years, the available processes for seeking temporary residence in Canada have remained a constant. Indeed, changes in Canadian immigration which impact large numbers of foreign nationals are a relatively rare occurrence. However, for the many temporary foreign workers and international students in Canada who must extend their immigration status, such a change did come to pass in late 2024.

On September 17, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced an important policy statement that may have far-reaching impacts on issuer-investor disputes and the adjudication of such disputes through domestic or international arbitration as opposed to court-based litigation.

Tanzania: On 6 August 2025, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered a decisive judgment in Jacks (Tanzania) Limited v. Commissioner General, Tanzania Revenue Authority (Civil Appeal No. 529 of 2023) [2025] TZCA 808, in which it upheld the Tanzania Revenue Authority’s (TRA or the Respondent) refusal to grant Jacks (Tanzania) Limited (the Appellant) an input VAT claim and related reliefs. Beyond resolving the dispute, the judgment provides important guidance for taxpayers on the level of evidence required to support VAT claims and confirms the wide scope of the Commissioner General’s anti-avoidance powers under section 8 of the Tax Administration Act [Cap. 438 R.E. 2019] (Tax Administration Act).

Kazakhstan: Registering or re-registering an LLP in Kazakhstan with a foreign participant can hit a snag: the re-registration form requires a Kazakh Business Identification Number (BIN) for all founders, even foreign entities. While the law doesn’t mandate this, the form does, sometimes causing delays. In practice, Public Service Center officers may use workarounds, but the requirement adds extra steps and paperwork to an otherwise routine process.

New Zealand: Following the Government’s recent move to ease restrictions on overseas building products, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced sweeping reforms to New Zealand’s building consent system. Described as the most significant changes since the Building Act 2004, these reforms aim to improve consenting efficiency and rebalance risk allocation across the construction sector. While further changes are expected, the proposed overhaul already signals major implications for councils, developers, contractors, consultants, and other industry professionals.

Australia: This article provides a practical guide to SOCI Act compliance for grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. It outlines key obligations for responsible entities, including asset registration, risk management, cyber incident reporting, and contractual risk allocation. The guide also highlights how service providers and subcontractors can support compliance through governance, data handling, and operational protocols.

Australia: Over the past year, Australia saw significant changes introduced to its regulatory landscape, and the AML/CTF regime has been at the forefront of the regulatory reforms. We will be publishing a series of bite-sized articles to help you keep up to date with the key AML/CTF reforms on the horizon.

Effective October 1, 2025, title insurers in Canada will be designated as reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).

France: Dentons' Paris office was honored to host the World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) delegation yesterday, the only law firm stop on its first visit to France (September 21–26).

New Zealand: On 23 September 2025, the Privacy Amendment Act received Royal assent, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of New Zealand’s privacy framework. In this alert we look at the key changes and how you can get IPP 3A ready.

New Zealand: The Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA) is in full swing, with applications progressing significantly since our Fast-track update in July. In this article we look at what we are learning from these early decisions.

New Zealand: Yesterday, Minister Brooke van Velden, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, announced a complete overhaul of the Holidays Act 2003. After years of dealing with the hideously complex and uncertain holiday rules, employers have been eagerly awaiting change. The new regime proposed under the ‘Employment Leave Act’ appears to be driven by a genuine focus on simplicity and certainty. We consider the key changes and how this will impact employers and employees across Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Vietnam: On September 3, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 239") amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 31/2021/ND-CP dated March 26, 2021 ("Decree 31") detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Investment 2020, effective from 03 September 2025. Beyond updating the titles of management agencies — shifting from the “Ministry of Planning and Investment” to the “Ministry of Finance,” and from the “Department of Planning and Investment” to the “Department of Finance” — Decree 239 introduces a series of new investment regulations

United Kingdom: Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) may be the key to unlocking Europe's success in achieving its Green Energy Transition goals. With the new Paris Pledge (the Pledge) unveiled by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) at the International Forum on Pumped Storage last week, it is hoped stakeholders will make a collective commitment to accelerating its development across Europe.

United Kingdom: The cladding defects crisis that began with the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 has affected multiple people and businesses. The government's aim to ensure original developers and their associated companies take initial responsibility for carrying out and/or paying for the remediation of safety defects in affected buildings was effected through the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).

Vietnam: One of the fundamental benefits of commercial arbitration is the confidence it instills in parties to international transactions. Should a dispute arise, the arbitration mechanism ensures a swift, impartial, and effective resolution. To maximize the effectiveness of arbitration, a critical factor for parties to consider during negotiations is the choice of the seat of arbitration, as this determines the procedural law governing the dispute resolution process.

United Kingdom: In Farley and Others v. Paymaster (1836) Limited (trading as Equiniti) [2025] EWCA Civ 1117, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has held thatin principle, a claimant can recover compensation for fear of the consequences of an infringement of their rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018); and there is no "threshold of seriousness" for such claims under English law (as with the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union  concerning the General Data Protection Regulation).

Doha: Equivalent relief clauses, often called "back-to-back" clauses, are widely used in construction subcontracts to pass down the main contractors' risks and entitlements from main contracts. These clauses aim to ensure that subcontractors are only entitled to an extension of time and/or additional cost if, and to the extent that, the main contractor is entitled to the same relief from the employer under the main contract.

Australia: In mergers, acquisitions and internal restructures, the people related risks can be overlooked. From outdated contracts and historical payroll errors that require remediation, to cultural misalignment and poor consultation processes, underestimating these issues have the potential to derail the deal and drive-up costs. Proactive collaboration with HR and legal specialists is key to unlocking value and setting up the change for long-term success. So, what are the most common risks, and how can they be identified?

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