Business & Human Rights Law | Global

Clifford Chance has a top-tier business and human rights team based in London, widely recognised for its global influence and depth of service. The law firm offers:

       • Expertise on the development and implementation of the UN's Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP).

       • A service for public and private sector clients from various industries, most notably the energy sector.

       • Advice on a broad spectrum of mandates including risk assessment and management due diligence and compliance with modern slavery legislation.

       • Experience in handling disputes for major companies operating in politically volatile states.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global powerhouse with a notable presence in the business and human rights law space. The practice is driven by capable teams in the UK, Australia and Canada. The law firm offers:

       • Advice for financial institutions, international investors and large corporations on compliance matters relating to human rights responsibilities.

       • Insights into the reputational risks for entities in a variety of industry sectors and issues stemming from the emerging legal framework, including the Modern Slavery Act, the French Duty of Vigilance Law and the UNGP.

       • Expertise in the mining and resources industry, frequently acting on matters relating to conflict minerals.

       • An engagement with collective actions, legislative reform and pro bono activity on behalf of governments and NGOs.

White & Case is a reputable law firm with a vast global footprint, and an increasingly active presence in the field of business and human rights. The practice is driven by the firm's offices in Washington, New York and London with additional support from a variety of teams across the globe on cross-border matters. The law firm offers:

Based in Washington, DC, Foley Hoag is widely considered a pioneer in the field, and a forerunner in modern business and human rights law. The firm also frequently attracts praise for its corporate social responsibility team. The law firm offers:

• Advice to multinational corporations and governments on existing and emerging legal requirements as implemented by the UNGP.

Hogan Lovells is a global firm with noteworthy capabilities in corporate social responsibility and human rights. Hogan Lovells coordinates its international practice via its global office platform, being especially active in London, Paris and the USA. The law firm offers:

       • Experience in advising clients on the implementation of human rights policy, as governed by the UNGP and the French Duty of Vigilance.

       • Advice on compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act.

       • An ability to defend multinational corporations against class actions and civil claims alleging human rights abuses.

       • Cooperation with NGOs to establish support mechanisms for rights-holders and victims of human rights violations in high-risk jurisdictions.

Linklaters is an international firm increasingly committed to providing human rights business counsel on major transactions. Driven by the London office, accompanied by a team of specialist advisers across its global network, the law firm offers:

Covington & Burling is a fast-growing presence in the business and human rights space. Building upon its formidable US base, the firm is noted for its transatlantic coordination, as well as its strength in Europe. Its Washington, DC office is at the forefront of matters, supported by teams in London, New York and Brussels. The law firm offers:

       • Expertise in the design and implementation of global compliance programmes incorporating the UNGP.

       • Ongoing counsel to multinational corporations in relation to the human rights issues arising from their supply chains.

       • Advice on the obligations brought upon corporates by modern slavery legislation.

       • Experience representing high-profile clients in litigation concerning the alleged human rights violations of their subsidiaries. 

DLA Piper possesses a growing practice in the field of business and human rights law, housing a dedicated team which is notably active advising on UK and Australian matters. The law firm offers: 

       • Comprehensive advisory services to multinational corporations and public sector clients.

       • A focus on human rights reporting and supply chain matters, employment issues and compliance with modern slavery legislation.

       • Experience representing large corporations in litigation concerning human rights violations in developing countries.

       • A commitment to representing NGOs, charities and knowledge institutes on advisory and research projects.

"Gibson Dunn has been nothing but excellent. They are really responsive, willing to pull in additional experts from within the firm or others leading in the field - I have nothing but the highest praise."

"King & Spalding has a strong team of lawyers specialised in business and human rights."

Debevoise & Plimpton is noted for its growing practice in business and human rights law, with notable expertise across a range of areas and active teams in London and New York. The law firm offers:

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is recognised for its developing expertise in the fields of business and human rights, working on a range of related issues. The law firm offers:

Paul Hastings is well regarded for its work advising high-profile clients on a range of business and human rights matters. The law firm offers:

Watson Farley & Williams is a well-regarded international firm, with significant business and human rights expertise housed in its London office. The law firm offers: