Our team in the Netherlands recently hosted the Challengers Accepted Business Course 2026, bringing together participants for three days of insightful talks, collaboration and networking.
Olympic champion Lars Balk shared his talk, “From hoping to compulsion,” followed by a session from former coach Mark Borgers on translating those insights into professional practice. Partner Anouk Rosielle told participants more about life at Dentons before they worked on a case as part of the Legal Challenge.
Thank you to the speakers, partners and participants for making this a successful event.
In a unanimous decision, Zambia’s Constitutional Court has struck down section 2 of the Citizenship Act 2016, removing a significant barrier that prevented many refugees and their families from accessing citizenship.
The case, brought by the Zambian Civil Liberties Union, challenged the requirement for refugees and their children to obtain permanent residency before applying for citizenship, a condition that left many without nationality and excluded from essential rights.
The Global Strategic Litigation Council (GSLC), which joined the case as amicus curiae and was represented by Dentons, argued that the law conflicted with Zambia’s international obligations, including the prevention of statelessness, non‑discrimination, and the right of children born in the country to access nationality.
The ruling reinforces Zambia’s constitutional and international commitments to prevent statelessness and ensure access to nationality, a significant step forward for dignity, inclusion, and equal rights.
The Dentons team supporting the GSLC spanned the US and Zambia and was comprised of Diora Ziyaeva, Mailesi Undi, Lubinda Linyama, Eric Silwamba SC, Joseph Jalasi, and Wana Chinyemba.
Well done to our team in the UK on receiving the DE&I: Law Firm Initiative of the Year award at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026 for their Domestic Abuse Support Policy and Support Package. This initiative provides meaningful, practical support to colleagues who may be experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse.
Our team in Alabama attended the YWCA Central Alabama’s 4th Annual Decades of Passion luncheon, celebrating its ongoing commitment to serving families in our community.
Our team in Chile recently hosted the 2026 Global Networking Event for the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Women in IP. The session explored practical insights on how trademark protection, creativity, and a strong branding strategy can unlock opportunities in highly competitive markets.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation!
Our team in Zambia had the opportunity to connect with future legal talent at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Career Fair, hosted in collaboration with the University of Zambia Law Association. The day focused on knowledge-sharing, meaningful conversations, and sharing insights into the legal profession.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us.
Welcome to our 2026 graduates who have joined our teams in Auckland and Wellington. We look forward to supporting their journey as they continue to build their skills and contribute to the work we do for our clients every day.
Our team in Bolivia held an internal training session, led by our Senior Associate Elena Rivera, on 'Quantitative Reasoning for Critical Thinking'. The session delivered valuable insights and practical guidance to strengthen skills and capabilities, reinforcing our commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Well done to our team in Milan for taking part in the Milan Marathon – UniCredit Relay in support of two nonprofits:
▪️ @makeawishitalia and #CorriPerUnSogno2026, helping to fulfil the wish of a young boy, Samuel, to see the animals of the savanna for the very first time
▪️ @vidas_curepalliative and Casa Sollievo Bimbi, a pediatric hospice providing specialist palliative care and home assistance for children and families
Our team in Iowa, together with the Drake University Law School Legal Clinic, recently partnered with law students, professors, and volunteers to co-host the fourth annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic
Thank you to our colleagues who gave their time to support members of the community with legal name changes.
Our team in Prague hosted a simulation of international business arbitration, where students from Prague, Brno, and Olomouc put their skills to the test in preparation for the international finals in Vienna.
Thank you to the students, referees, and colleagues who made this event a success.
Over the past few weeks, our team in New Zealand has introduced students to Dentons through career presentations, Business and Law Expos, the Dentons Mentoring Programme, as well as the Ngā Rangahautira x Pasifika Law Students Society Careers Evening.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for these events.
