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M&A Newsletter October 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

South Korea: Dentons Lee’s October 2026 M&A Newsletter examines the Korea Fair Trade Commission’s proposed amendments to the Merger Notification Guidelines addressing acqui-hire transactions.

The hidden GST trap in settlement payments

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand: One of the most commonly overlooked issues in commercial disputes is the GST treatment of settlement payments. Parties often focus on the amount of the settlement, with GST liability and accounting obligations becoming an afterthought, or at best only considered at the “eleventh-hour” in settlement negotiations.

When compliance says stop but the contract says continue: why contractual safeguards matter in managing sanctions, AML and anti-bribery risk

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Middle East: The most difficult sanctions and financial crime issues often arise not before a contract is signed, but during the course of a long-term relationship.

Intellectual Property Newsletter | September 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

India: Welcome to the September 2026 edition of the Dentons Link Legal IP & Technology Newsletter. The global IP ecosystem is experiencing strong momentum with record-high filings, a surge of AI-driven innovation, and pivotal rulings reflecting both technological advancement and evolving regulatory priorities.

Labor and employment case updates and trends October 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

South Korea: In October 2026, Dentons Lee published its latest Labor & Employment Newsletter.

No Disclosure, No Licence: Ethiopia’s Beneficial Ownership Deadlines Are Here

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ethiopia: Under Regulation No. 592/2026, no commercial registration, business licence or investment permit in Ethiopia can be issued or renewed unless the holder’s beneficial owners are on record with the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. Existing companies, partnerships and other legal persons must identify and hold that information by 13 October 2026 and file it by 11 January 2027.

AI and GDPR Monthly Update | September 2026

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to September edition of the EU AI & GDPR Monthly Update, bringing you the latest insights into artificial intelligence and data protections.

Attention startup founders!

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand: We work closely with companies and founders at every stage – from pre-seed and beyond – and during our conversations we are asked many questions about founder arrangements, constitutions, shareholders’ agreements and cap tables. In this series, we share answers to some of these questions so that startups across New Zealand can learn from them.

Reasonable, up to a point: the question LNG contracts can't answer

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Middle East: Every long-term LNG SPA leans on one word more than any other when supply is disrupted. Reasonable. Reasonable endeavours to overcome the event.

On loan, but still protected? Secondments and liability for third-party harassment

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

United Kingdom: From 30 October 2026, employers will face new liability for harassment of their employees by third parties. A football loan dispute highlights what this could mean for employers when employees work within another organisation.