New Zealand: Dentons recently assisted Les Mills with their international IP strategy where they submitted applications to ensure the success of the next generation SMARTSTEP and to cement Les Mills’ position as a world leader in the fitness industry for many years to come.

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the hire of experienced commercial litigator Brian Clarke in Dublin.

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 From outdated contracts and historical payroll errors that require remediation, to cultural misalignment and poor consultation processes, underestimating these issues have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?