Dentons - Events

Two landmark Ontario Court decisions employers need to know about

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: The Ontario Court of Appeal has released two very important decisions that could significantly impact how employers manage termination risk — from employment agreements to equity compensation.

Restructuring, dividend substitution and anti-avoidance disputes

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This session will address disputes where business restructures are challenged by the ATO. Dentons have acted for the taxpayer, City Beach (Commissioner of Taxation v Hicks [2025] FCAFC 171) at every stage of the proceedings through to the High Court. Using the City Beach case as a practical example, we explain how the anti-avoidance rules are applied by the ATO and how the courts assess whether a restructure had a genuine commercial purpose. We will also cover the importance of transaction design and contemporaneous evidence in defending restructures.

Dentons Impact Exchange

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This morning event at Dentons will bring together professionals working across development finance institutions, impact investing, sustainable finance and international legal advisory. People who often face similar challenges, operate in comparable markets and regulatory environments, yet rarely have the opportunity to meet each other informally.

Dentons’ 27th annual Ottawa employment law seminar

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to invite you to Dentons’ 27th annual Ottawa employment law seminar, hosted by our Employment law team. Join us on Wednesday, September 9 for an engaging morning of practical insights and timely legal updates designed to help employers navigate today’s evolving workplace landscape. From managing workplace crises and navigating difficult employment decisions to understanding the latest legal developments shaping Canadian workplaces, our lawyers will provide practical strategies and actionable guidance to help you manage risk and make informed decisions.

Dentons’ 27th annual Ottawa employment law webinar

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to invite you to Dentons’ 27th annual Ottawa employment law webinar, hosted by our Employment law team. Join us on Thursday, September 10 for an engaging morning of practical insights and timely legal updates designed to help employers navigate today’s evolving workplace landscape.

North Sea Energy Infrastructure Security

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On 15 September 2026, Dentons and Fugro are organizing North Sea Energy Infrastructure Security: Hybrid Warfare Threats and Solutions. This event brings together stakeholders from industry, government, defence, the financial sector and security to discuss emerging risks to North Sea infrastructure and explore practical approaches to strengthening resilience, preparedness and cross-sector cooperation.

Beyond the investigation: Navigating regulatory scrutiny

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: Drawing on recent experience, our panel will share insights into how investigations by CPAO, CPAA and CPAB are initiated and managed in practice, and the key considerations for firms and individuals responding to regulatory scrutiny.

Managing tax disputes relating to land developments across the Commonwealth and State tax continuum

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This session examines land development disputes across income tax, capital gains tax, GST and land tax. We will consider how factors such as control, structure, GST treatment and trust characterisation drive dispute outcomes.

AI: Navigating the regulatory jungle

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This panel discussion will be bringing together key voices from the regulatory side and from industry to discuss the opportunities AI presents and the regulatory issues that need to be considered when looking to integrate AI in a financial services firm both internally and in customer facing applications.

Managing supply chain disruptions – tariffs, force majeure and more

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In today’s global market, supply chain disruptions have become a recurring challenge for businesses engaged in international trade. These issues can make supplies impossible, unlawful or simply slower and more expensive, affecting both operations and profitability.

Dentons Global Tax Conference

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As international tax rules evolve at pace, multinationals are increasingly confronted with differing interpretations of global standards—across jurisdictions, authorities and even within their own organizations. Our Amsterdam conference will focus on how to “translate” this complex and sometimes conflicting landscape into coherent, workable tax strategies for cross‑border business.