The Australasia region is an important and dynamic part of the global economy. Our presence in Australasia spans Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and is uniquely placed between Asia and the United States, attracting many of Australasia’s most successful and innovative organizations as well as leading multinationals.  

The Australasia region has well established trading relationships with China, North America, the European Union and ASEAN nations, as well as abundant geographic and natural resources, trade opportunities, a significant services sector and sophisticated and rapidly growing business and financial services sectors.  

Reflecting on the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we live and work, the Australasia region connects you locally to eight offices within the region. Global coverage is also offered through our collaboration with colleagues across over 80 countries  around the world.

Our clients benefit from our expertise, attitude and accessibility across a broad spectrum of industries including but not limited to: banking and finance; commercial; construction, infrastructure, real estate; life sciences and healthcare; renewable energy; natural resources; and mining.

Whether you need to call on one of the most experienced and highly regarded litigation teams in Papua New Guinea, a full range of experts in all aspect of commercial law in New Zealand, or assistance in making a seamless entry into the world’s most consistently performing economy in Australia – call on the Dentons team.

Dentons Academy Australasia

Dentons Academy provides organisations across Australasia with a comprehensive selection of topical content and resources. Dentons Academy aims to help you expand your knowledge and keep you up to date with the latest developments that may affect your business and teams, reduce risk and identify new opportunities.  

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Looking for customised training?

If you are looking for customised training for your company or other key stakeholders, please get in touch. We specialise in working with clients to deliver bespoke workshops and sessions that add value to you and your teams.   

To organise a free consultation, please email DentonsAcademy.Australia@dentons.com.

Questions

For any enquiries, please email DentonsAcademy.Australia@dentons.com and a relevant team member will be in contact with you soon.

Recognition

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo receives 2025 AFR Women in Leadership Award

June 11, 2025

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo has received the Australian Financial Review 2025 Women in Leadership Award in the Professional Services category. 

Dentons recognised in second annual Best Law Firms in Australia accolades

May 29, 2025

Dentons has been recognised for the second consecutive year in the Best Law Firms in Australia accolades (2026 edition) by The Best Lawyers in AustraliaTM. Dentons was recognised across 13 areas of law nationally, and 61 areas across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. 

Dentons in New Zealand celebrates two rising stars recognised in the NZ Lawyer’s Future Leaders list

April 22, 2025

New Zealand: Dentons is proud to announce that Kate Rouch and Oliver Hobbs have been recognised as Future Leaders by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Selected from a competitive field of young legal professionals across Australia and New Zealand, they have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the legal profession.

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Insights

Transforming national direction: Government seeks input on wide-ranging RMA changes

June 10, 2025

New Zealand: On 29 May 2025, the Government launched public consultation on what it describes as the most significant package of changes to ‘national direction’ (national policy statements and national environmental standards) under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) in New Zealand’s history. In this Insight we briefly outline the new and amended national direction instruments included in each package and provide further detail on selected changes.

DIA crackdown on social media influencers advertising offshore casinos and gambling

June 5, 2025

New Zealand: In recent months, the DIA has taken notice of social media influencers who have been illegally promoting overseas casinos and online gambling, leading to the DIA issuing formal warning or ‘cease and desist' letters to a group of influencers in March and April. After influencer Millie Elder-Holmes failed to heed the DIA’s warning, the DIA issued her a fine of NZ$5,000 in May. With continued monitoring and reportedly an ongoing “watchlist”, there might be more fines to come. 

Employment Echo - June Edition

June 5, 2025

New Zealand: A recent Employment Court decision reaffirms reinstatement as the primary remedy for unjustified dismissal claims and a High Court decision clarifies the duty to protect ‘other persons’ under the Health & Safety at Work Act. We also outline extended obligations to hold copies of employment agreements, and consider a recent decision in the Human Rights Review Tribunal examining allegations of pregnancy discrimination.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Dentons IR Insights: Key developments in Public Sector employment

June 25, 2025

In this webinar, Jackie Hamilton, Partner, explores key decisions and areas of risk impacting upon employment in a public sector environment.

Dentons IR Insights: Accessorial liability for workplace law breaches

July 23, 2025

Paul O’Halloran, Partner, chats with a leading industrial barrister about what it means to be an accessory to workplace laws and tips for defending claims which involve accessories to contraventions under the Fair Work Act. 

Dentons IR Insights: Fundraising for startups including essential insights on employee incentive plans

August 27, 2025

Key considerations for venture capital fundraising for startups and discuss the life cycle of venture capital funding.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo receives 2025 AFR Women in Leadership Award

June 11, 2025

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo has received the Australian Financial Review 2025 Women in Leadership Award in the Professional Services category. 

Dentons advises The Arthritis Movement on their new AI powered app, Clara

June 3, 2025

Dentons was privileged to work with The Arthritis Movement on their Australian-first AI-powered digital companion app, Clara. Clara provides on-demand, expert-backed support for Australians living with arthritis, helping them to manage their condition with confidence and ease

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Dentons recognised in second annual Best Law Firms in Australia accolades

May 29, 2025

Dentons has been recognised for the second consecutive year in the Best Law Firms in Australia accolades (2026 edition) by The Best Lawyers in AustraliaTM. Dentons was recognised across 13 areas of law nationally, and 61 areas across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. 

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