United Kingdom: The FCA and PRA have issued policy statements outlining changes that have been or will be made to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR). The changes aim to make the SMCR regime more efficient and proportionate whilst maintaining strong individual accountability and clarifying the regulators' rules and expectations. The changes will be made sequentially over the next few months, with further changes to follow if the required legislative changes are made.

Australia: Hugo Morgan, Solicitor sits down with Bethany McKnight, National Talent Acquisition Advisor, to introduce the new podcast series and discuss what it takes to land a clerkship or graduate role at Dentons. This episode will discuss the key elements of the application process, from resumes to networking events to interviews and what an applicant can expect to experience as a clerk or graduate at Dentons.

Australia: Even with careful planning, disputes remain a real possibility in complex projects. In this article, Partners Ryan Cable and Matt Coleman explore how well designed dispute resolution clauses can help contain risk rather than compound it. They unpack practical drafting considerations, including the need for clear escalation pathways, the dangers of ambiguity in process selection, and the particular challenges posed by multi party, multi contract energy projects. The article ultimately underscores why boilerplate provisions deserve close attention at the start of any project.

On 9 February 2026, the long-awaited Modern Slavery Bill (Bill) was introduced in the New Zealand Parliament (Pāremata Aotearoa).