International Human Rights Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Chambers Review
Pogust Goodhead is a globally recognised firm that specialises in human rights breaches by global corporations and international subsidiaries. The capable team draws its expertise from a range of sectors that touch on business and human rights. The lawyers have built a solid reputation for handling large-scale environmental group litigation, with particular strength in human rights claims arising in Brazil.
Work Highlights
- Pogust Goodhead was instructed to represent over 700,000 claimants against two entities of the BHP group. The matter focused on the Fundão Dam collapse in south-eastern Brazil which resulted in numerous human casualties and large environmental costs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely flexible and talented across their bench."
"It is very inspiring to find lawyers from so many different legal backgrounds in one firm. Their international mindset sets the basis for out-of-the box solutions."
"They are extremely flexible and talented across their bench."
"It is very inspiring to find lawyers from so many different legal backgrounds in one firm. Their international mindset sets the basis for out-of-the box solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Goodhead is adept at representing multiple claimants in large-scale group litigation. He focuses his practice on cross-jurisdictional environmental and human rights matters.
"Tom has a very strategic and pragmatic mind. He gives very clear and precise advice."
"Tom has the strategy and strategic insight. He is exceptional."