Poland: The global video game industry continues to expand, though at a more mature and complex stage than even a few years ago. In 2024, global revenues surpassed US$180 billion, with mobile games still representing more than half of the market. While smartphones remain the dominant platform, growth has slowed as the segment reaches maturity, and we are now seeing rising momentum in other areas, particularly in console ecosystems, PC subscription models, and cloud gaming services. At the same time, generative AI is reshaping both game development and player engagement.

Global law firm Dentons advised PEAC Solutions on the acquisition of fintech company topi, a provider of digital rental solutions for office IT equipment.

Australia: What is a development standard? What is the relevant test? Can a limitation on development in a foreshore area be a development standard? The judgment of the Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court in Inner West Council v XYZ Services Pty Limited [2025] NSWLEC 68 answers these questions. Dentons Partners, Jodie Wauchope and Stephanie Vatala, and Solicitor, Jennifer Chen, break down the Court’s findings and what they mean for you.

Australia: Government plans to compulsorily acquire land can create significant legal and commercial uncertainty for property transactions. This article explains the key risks for both vendors and purchasers when a proposed or actual resumption arises before, during, or after a sale or option to purchase. We outline when compensation may be available, what disclosure obligations apply under NSW legislation, and what remedies may be available — including the right to rescind a contract or recover a deposit.

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the Minister) approved City of Toronto Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 524, OPA 537, OPA 540, OPA 544 and OPA 570 (collectively, the OPAs), with modifications.

Welcome to July edition of the AI & GDPR Monthly update, bringing you the latest insights into artificial intelligence and data protection. We’ll cover new AI regulations, opinions, court and authority decisions across the EU, and the latest use cases in AI implementation.

United Kingdom: With an increasing number of large companies using swipe card data to monitor office attendance, we explore the ongoing challenges in balancing organisational needs, employee expectations and legal rights in the modern workplace.

Dentons has advised J&T Banka on the extension of a €84 million loan to a company from the GTC Group, a leading investor and developer in the commercial real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe, also active in the German market, intended for the refinancing of the Galeria Północna shopping center in Warsaw. With a representation office in Warsaw since 2025, J&T Banka is a Czech based private and investment bank with activities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Germany.

Tanzania: It has been long-standing common practice for employers to provide guarantees on behalf of their employees to enable them to obtain financial assistance in the form of loans from financial institutions. This is recognised as a fair labour practice, reflecting the employer's commitment to the social and economic wellbeing and development of employees. In doing so, employers enter into guarantee contracts with financial institutions of their choice under which they undertake the role of guarantor for and on behalf of the employee.

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: the employment implications of new data protection legislation; the domestic impact of flexible working; pensions and inheritance tax; recent case law on constructive dismissal; and the disability employment gap.

Canada: As we reach the halfway point in Dentons’ 2025 cross-border M&A insight series, we’re taking a step back to examine the key differences that shape dealmaking between Canada and the US. While our earlier insights have focused on specific aspects like tariffs, rollover structures and private equity trends, this piece highlights the broader legal, regulatory and market contrasts that every cross-border deal team should understand.

Dentons has advised Heimstaden, a leading owner and one of Europe's largest operators of rental properties, on securing €110 million in revolving financing. The loan provided by ING Bank Śląski and Santander Bank Polska will be used to refinance six residential projects in Warsaw and Kraków.

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 83, Heather is joined by Jacqueline Jacek, Founder and Coconista of JACEK Chocolate Couture. Jacqueline shares her journey from working a corporate job to launching a fashion-inspired chocolate company that started in her basement. She reflects on the early challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of team and branding, and how she balances creativity with business growth.

Dentons Rodyk is pleased to announce that leading family law practitioner Wong Kai Yun will join the firm on 16 October 2025 as Senior Partner in its Family & Matrimonial practice.

Dentons has advised Mashreqbank PSC (Mashreq) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) as Joint Coordinators with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) as a syndicate partner in connection with the successful closing of a landmark AED 3 billion syndicated real estate financing for The Private Department of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan LLC (PD).

New Zealand: The Government has announced the new Business Investor Visa (BIV), which creates a new pathway for foreign investors to obtain New Zealand residence through investment. The new visa reflects the Government’s broader refresh of business visa settings and is designed to target experienced businesspeople with capital to invest and hands-on business experience. 

Vietnam: On 07/8/2025, the Government issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 219”) on foreign employees working in Vietnam. This new decree replaces Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP (as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 35/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP) (“Decree 152”), accordingly introduces several notable changes, particularly regarding the issuance of work permits for foreign employees in Vietnam.

Australia: A recent High Court decision has confirmed that, in a redundancy context and for the purpose of unfair dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has scope to inquire into whether a business could have made changes to its workforce structure when assessing the reasonableness of redeployment and genuine redundancy.

Europe and Latin America: This deal, which is the largest debt-for-nature swap transaction executed to date in the world, entailed the exchange of part of Ecuador’s existing sovereign debt for new sovereign debt under more favourable financial terms and the resulting release and allocation of significant dedicated funds to the conservation of the Galápagos Islands and their marine ecosystems.

When a business struggles, its officers and directors may look for ways to slow the company’s cash outflows. This may result in businesses paying vendors outside of the terms of their contracts or not paying vendors at all for the goods and services rendered.