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Case Alert: Director who delayed company sale is held liable for investors’ losses

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has issued a judgment concerning the standard of behaviour required of a company director, when the director genuinely disagrees with his or her fellow directors as to the best way forward for achieving success for the company.

Employment Echo – August Edition

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo, with the general election on the horizon, we set out the key superannuation and KiwiSaver policies proposed by New Zealand's main political parties, and what those proposals mean in practice for employers. We also discuss the Employment Court's recent decision in Johnston v Te Whatu Ora, which clarifies the obligations on employers when making notifications about an employee to a professional body under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act. Finally, we explore the question of whether New Zealand employers can lawfully offer targeted leave entitlements, such as caregiver or menopause leave, and what considerations arise when doing so, particularly in light of the incoming Employment Leave Bill.

Discover Dentons Podcast: Pro Bono: supporting our lawyers to make a difference

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Australia: Tamara Sims, Partner and National Head of Pro Bono, and Hugo Morgan, Solicitor will discuss the pro bono practice at Dentons and Tamara’s personal journey as a leading pro bono lawyer. This episode will look at the importance of pro bono work in a commercial lawyer’s practice and how Dentons supports its lawyers to engage in pro bono matters.

Episode 106: Designing a business for the next 100 years

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In this episode, Heather welcomes Rachel Mielke, founder and CEO of Hillberg & Berk. Rachel shares how she turned a kitchen-table jewelry business into one of Canada's leading retail brands. She discusses the realities of scaling a company, leading through uncertainty, and building a loyal customer community while staying true to the creative vision that inspired the business from the start.

New employer obligations on workplace harassment and equal treatment

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Poland: On 4 August 2026, the Act amending the Labour Code and the Code of Civil Procedure was published in the Journal of Laws, introducing significant changes in the area of prevention of mobbing and unequal treatment in employment.

DB surplus reforms: what do the draft regulations tell us?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

United Kingdom: The draft regulations and TPR's accompanying statement provide important insight into how the new surplus regime is intended to operate and the challenges trustees and employers are likely to face.

Directors' duties in light of the declaration of an "Emergency Financial Crisis" period under the UAE Bankruptcy Law

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

United Arab Emirates: The UAE Cabinet has recently declared an "Emergency Financial Crisis" under the UAE Bankruptcy Law, starting on 28 February 2026 with no end date yet. This triggers the application of special debtor-friendly rules under the UAE Bankruptcy Law in onshore UAE.

The Next Evolution of the Costa Rican Real Estate Market: From Developing Projects to Managing Assets

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s real estate market has reached a new level of maturity. The next stage of its evolution no longer depends solely on the development of new projects, but on the ability to strategically manage assets throughout their entire lifecycle. In this article, Eduardo Zúñiga, Managing Partner of our Costa Rica office, examines why the transition from Property Management to Asset Management can strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, create new revenue streams for developers, and unlock opportunities for investors and the capital markets. Major global transformations are redefining how value is created in the real estate sector. This analysis explores how Costa Rica can lead that evolution.

Case update: Cator v Thynn [2026] EWHC 1045 (Ch) and its implications on Singapore Law

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore: The recently decided England and Wales High Court case Cator v Thynn [2026] EWHC 1045 (Ch) (Cator) considered two novel issues in trust law: first, whether a surrogate child is a “child” and/or “issue” in trust documentation; and second, whether a non-financial benefit can be a “benefit” in the context of the exercise of a power of advancement. In this article, we briefly explore the relevance of Cator and how these issues ought to be decided if, and when, they do eventually come before the Courts here.

The evolving role of protectors: Trust, tax and CRS implications after A v C

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore: The Privy Council's decision in A v C [2026] UKPC 11 provides important guidance on the powers and responsibilities of fiduciary protectors. This article analyses the decision and considers its practical implications for trustees, settlors and advisers, particularly in relation to trust governance, tax residence and CRS reporting.