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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 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.

Hat Trick of Honors: Dentons lawyers shine nationally in 2026 Best Lawyers in Australia™

April 17, 2025

Dentons is proud to announce that its senior lawyers have been recognised across all three individual award categories in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia^™. In total, 40 lawyers have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition), after being nominated by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields of practice, spanning 39 specialties.

Dentons in New Zealand achieves coveted double Gold ranking in WTR 1000 for IP Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy

February 10, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce its Intellectual Property (IP) practice has received Gold recognition in the WTR 1000 rankings for Enforcement and Litigation as well as Prosecution and Strategy. The rankings reinforce Dentons’ dedication to top-tier client service and expertise in New Zealand IP law.

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Insights

Budget 2025’s tricky balance of surplus and growth challenges

May 21, 2025

New Zealand: The outline for tomorrows Budget is becoming clear. Compared to previous Budgets, it has been exceptionally difficult to write because of two key factors: a commitment to return to a Budget surplus at a time of weak economic growth; and the unpredictability caused by global trade wars on economic forecasting. Click here to read Dentons New Zealand Chair, Hayden Wilson's pre-Budget comments.

Helpful changes to the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations on the way

May 20, 2025

New Zealand: On 12 June 2025, the Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Regulations 2025 (Amendment Regulations) will amend the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations 2014 (FMCR).This Financial Markets article outlines the suite of amendments to be made to the FMCR by the Amendment Regulations, including some of the lower profile – but very helpful – technical changes designed to make life easier for managers of managed investment schemes.

Victoria’s renewable grid future: What the Draft 2025 Transmission Plan means for energy project stakeholders

May 20, 2025

Australia: Victoria’s Draft 2025 Transmission Plan (VTP) sets a strategic 15-year framework to coordinate Renewable Energy Zones and unlock significant transmission investment. The VTP signals a shift towards early engagement, regional participation, and a firm commitment to renewables, creating new opportunities and obligations for energy project developers and investors.’

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