Panama: The entry into force of new ITBI rules changes the conditions applicable to the first sale of newly built homes and highlights an element that may prove decisive: the timing of the transaction's formal execution. Tania Solís, Partner in our Panama office, examines these changes and explains what real estate market participants should consider in light of this new landscape.

Global law firm Dentons advised on the licensing of the Moldova International Stock Exchange, a new capital markets infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova developed with the involvement of Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) and other leading institutional and financial stakeholders.

Poland: The European Commission’s proposed EU ETS reform would make free emission allowances conditional on verified decarbonisation investments in the EU. From 2031, operators would generally need an Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plan, with 20 percent of allowances released only after investment and emissions-reduction targets are met.

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is proud to announce that its lawyers have once again been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

New Zealand: New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency by investment programme has seen hundreds of applications since the requirements were changed in April 2025. In March 2026, restrictions on overseas ownership of residential real estate were relaxed specifically for AIP visa holders.

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo, we consider the return of the Termination of Employment by Agreement Bill,  and review two cases: the Labour Inspectorate's investigation of Gloriavale, and privacy obligations when reusing employee information. We also discuss the new stalking and harassment offence, and how an employer should support affected employees.

Australia: Australia’s privacy laws are about to change again and this time it’s a lot more than a tidy-up. The exposure draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 (Cth) seeks to redefine what counts as personal information, tighten the rules on consent and data breaches and give people a new right to have their data erased. If your business collects, uses or discloses personal information about Australians, and are caught by the Privacy Act, this reform will significantly affect you. Public consultation on the exposure draft Bill has just opened. Read our article to understand what’s changing and what you should do before submissions close on 18 September 2026.