New Zealand: In our fourth edition of Transforming Challenges into Opportunities we bring together perspectives from our infrastructure specialists on the issues that matter most as New Zealand charts a more resilient future, as well as including a global look at how we can build this.

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has strengthened its Australasian disputes capability with the promotion of Gertrude Tamade to Litigation Partner in its Papua New Guinea office.

Uzbekistan: Amidst a volatile geopolitical landscape, Uzbekistan seeks to redefine its role in the global economy with the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre ("TIFC"). For large international businesses seeking new markets, diversified risk exposure, and a stable regulatory environment, the TIFC presents a compelling proposition: a purpose-built financial hub at the crossroads of Central Asia, offering robust property rights protections, minimised political and regulatory risk, streamlined market entry, and substantial tax incentives - all underpinned by the 'Uzbekistan 2030' national development strategy.

Australia: Treasury has released draft changes to Australia’s foreign investor capital gains tax rules. The proposed reforms will broaden the CGT base for foreign investors back to 2006. Importantly, contrary to the announcement in 2006, in addition to land, assets fixed or installed for use on land will fall within the CGT tax base. The proposed amendments undermine Australia’s reputation in the foreign investment market.

A temporary CGT discount for certain renewable energy disposals is available, but only in limited circumstances. Foreign investors should assess exposure early and plan exits carefully.

BVerwG 1 WB 27.25

BVerwG 8 C 7.25

BVerwG 6 A 18.23

29.04.2026 Hochseeschutzgesetz (HochseeSchG)
G. v. 24.04.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 117

29.04.2026 GEAS-Anpassungsgesetz
G. v. 23.04.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 111

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