Poland: The Ukrainian parliament has ratified an intergovernmental agreement on the status of the Polish Development Bank (BGK) in Ukraine. This means that BGK’s activities in the Ukrainian market are protected by the umbrella of an international agreement. This will enable BGK, among other things, to implement preferential financial mechanisms in Ukraine using instruments from the European Ukraine Facility.

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo, we consider whether one person can undertake both roles of investigator and decision-maker in a disciplinary process. We touch on a recent case regarding undertaking a proper process which involves neurodiverse employees, and to finish, we discuss the recent Modern Slavery Bill.

Vietnam: Foreign employees in Vietnam typically serve in managerial, specialist, or other highly skilled technical roles, often accompanied by competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits packages. In practice, however, disagreements arising during the course of employment may escalate into protracted court proceedings between employers and foreign employees. To assist both employers and foreign employees in navigating these challenges, this newsletter highlights several key legal issues commonly encountered in disputes concerning the termination of labor contracts involving foreign personnel.

The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (the Act) has been a long time coming. For years, litigants, practitioners, some corners of the political sphere and at times even the judiciary have been calling for review of defamation law in Ireland. 

Dentons Lee announced that the Supreme Court of Korea’s ruling on February 26 recognizing copyright protection for golf course designs marks a significant turning point not only for Korea but also for the global screen golf and golf industries.

Ukraine: Ukraine’s defense industry has undergone a profound transformation since Russia’s invasion in 2022. Once largely oriented toward legacy Soviet-era production and domestic defense procurement, the sector has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic and innovative defense ecosystems in Europe.

Poland: Connection to the Polish gas network requires obtaining connection conditions, concluding a connection agreement, and paying a regulated fee. System operators are obliged to ensure equal and non-discriminatory access where technical and economic conditions are met. Recent regulatory changes increase flexibility for gas-fired power plants and aim to clarify the validity period of gas connection conditions.