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

Commerce Commission signals Grocery Supply Code changes for 2026

June 13, 2025

New Zealand: The Commerce Commission has released a draft report outlining initial findings and recommendations from its review of the Grocery Supply Code 2023. Recommendations include a prohibition on regulated grocery retailers charging payments for wastage occurring while groceries are within a retailer’s control, and a prohibition on charges relating to retailer business activities such as merchandising.

The next building crisis - Private consenting authorities, self-certification by builders and remote inspections – the perfect trifecta?

June 11, 2025

New Zealand: In the last few months, a raft of initiatives have been announced and in late May 2025 the first private building consent authority, Building Consent Approvals, was launched. Its director stated that BCA would initially target low hanging fruit in focussing on low-risk residential bulk house builders, with building consents issued within 10 workings days, 30% of inspection undertaken remotely, and code compliance certificates issued within 2 working days. The question now becomes, is history repeating itself? Read our insight to find out more.

Yet another consequence for wrongful Producer Statements – liability under section 40

June 11, 2025

New Zealand: In a previous article in 2022 we highlighted the issue of whether people who incorrectly issue producer statements could be held criminally liable under section 40 of the Building Act 2004. Section 40 provides that a person must not carry out any building work except in accordance with a building consent. Two District Court decisions had found people criminally liable under section 40 but those decisions were overturned on appeal in the High Court. We noted in 2022 that leave had been granted to appeal this point to the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal has since clarified the law.

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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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