For multinational clients, the impact of public law can be dramatic. Dentons offers a unique blend of knowledge and experience in all aspects of public law, on constitutional principles as well as administrative proceedings.

The rule of law within states and among nations has significant implications for transactions, trade and regulation. Whether your business involves a state or province’s internal operations, relations with individuals and other states or regions, or the full array of planning, permitting, regulation and enforcement of national laws, Dentons offers substantial experience in advising on matters of public law.

You need a team that has experience in the public sector. Our team of professionals has served as treaty negotiators, senior government officials and experienced regulatory specialists. We are equipped to advise businesses operating at a global crossroads on international trade and commerce, the law of armed conflict, and international human rights law.

Recognition

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.

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Dentons recognized for quality in Chambers France 2025

February 7, 2025

In the inaugural edition of Chambers France 2025 guide, Dentons lawyers received 15 individual rankings of which five were new or improved ratings. 

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Insights

Update on Bill 7: BC Government scales back emergency powers — Part 4 withdrawn for revisions

March 31, 2025

On March 25, 2025, we wrote about the British Columbia government’s proposed Bill 7, the Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response Act) (the Act), and our concerns that Part 4 of the Act proposed granting sweeping powers to cabinet without proper oversight from the legislature.

BC Government tables sweeping emergency powers legislation in response to US tariff threats

March 25, 2025

In the face of an escalating trade dispute with the United States and its persistent threats against Canada’s sovereignty, Canadian governments at all levels are grappling with the appropriate response and counter measures needed to protect Canada’s economic interests and independence.

High Court issues first sentencing decision on criminal cartel conduct

March 6, 2025

New Zealand: The Auckland High Court has ruled on New Zealand’s first-ever criminal prosecution for cartel conduct under the Commerce Act 1986 since the shift from civil liability in 2021. R v Kumar [2024] NZHC 3955 sets out the Court’s sentencing of Munesh Kumar, the sole director of MaxBuild Limited. In that decision, we can see how the courts will deal with this conduct under the new regime following amendment of the cartel provisions in 2021 to introduce criminal liability.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

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.

Anna Szymańska to lead Dentons’ Public Procurement practice

April 17, 2025

Partner Anna Szymanska stepped up to head the Public Procurement practice in Dentons’ Warsaw office as from the beginning of April.

Dentons advises CABOCO and CADECO on the proposal to modify prices in ongoing construction contracts

February 25, 2025

Bolivia: Dentons advised the Bolivian Chamber of Construction (CABOCO) and the Departmental Chamber of Construction (CADECO), in preparing the regulatory proposal that led to the enactment of SD 5321.

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