Ranking tables
Business & Human Rights Law | Global
Global Market Leaders
Authored by Norton Rose Fulbright, Abigail McGregor, Stuart Neely, Alison Babbitt, Christian Dargham, Hannes Lubitzsch
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Clifford Chance LLP 4 Years Ranked- Herbert Smith Freehills
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
- Gare Smith Foley Hoag LLP6 Years Ranked
- Elise Groulx Diggs, Ad E9BR Chambers
- Nicole BigbyFieldfisher
- Robert McCorquodaleBrick Court Chambers
Band 1
- Jonathan Drimmer Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
Martijn Scheltema Pels Rijcken8 Years Ranked- Rae Lindsay Clifford Chance LLP12 Years Ranked
- Julianne Hughes-JennettQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 2
Douglass Cassel King & Spalding LLP3 Years Ranked
Michael R Littenberg Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
Sarah Ellington Watson Farley & Williams5 Years Ranked- Stuart Neely Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
Suzanne Spears PAXUS LLP7 Years Ranked
Yousuf Aftab Atelier Aftab3 Years Ranked- Antony CrockettHerbert Smith Freehills
- Rachel NicolsonAllens
Band 3
Band 4
- Anna Kirkpatrick Clifford Chance LLP6 Years Ranked
Emily Holland Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked- Nathan Lankford Miller & Chevalier Chartered1 Years Ranked
- Daniel D'AmbrosioKirkland & Ellis International LLP
- Sophie KempKingsley Napley LLP
Associates to watch
Claire Huijts Pels Rijcken1 Years Ranked
Hannah Edmonds-Camara Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked- Maria Luisa Saboya Atelier Aftab1 Years Ranked
Sarah Besnoff Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked- Emily TurnbullAllens
- Oliver ElgieHerbert Smith Freehills
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clifford Chance LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedClifford 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:
Band 2
2 Norton Rose FulbrightBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked• 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.
2 White & Case LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedWhite & 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:
Band 3
3 Foley Hoag LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBased 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:
3 Hogan LovellsBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedHogan 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:
3 LinklatersBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedLinklaters 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:
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedOn 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. The firm is a globally-integrated firm with a significant human rights practice spanning litigation and compliance across several markets. The practice is spearheaded by the London office and bolstered by active teams in Paris, New York and Amsterdam. The law firm offers:
4 Covington & Burling LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCovington & 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:
4 DLA Piper LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDLA 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:
4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedGibson Dunn's ESG practice provides holistic and sophisticated advice to clients on their corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities. Gibson Dunn offers expertise with regards to business and human rights issues in the context of its clients’ international operations and complex corporate structures. The firm also offers:
4 King & Spalding LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedKing & Spalding’s business and human rights practice is best known for its impressive track record of advising the world’s leading corporations on all aspects of their business, social and human rights risks and responsibilities. The law firm offers:
Band 5
5 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDebevoise & 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:
5 FreshfieldsBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedFreshfields 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:
5 Paul Hastings LLPBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked"They have a deep understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding business and human rights issues, and they have consistently provided me with insightful and strategic advice throughout the process. What I appreciate most about their team is their collaborative approach. They work seamlessly together, drawing on each other's strengths to provide comprehensive and effective legal solutions."
5 Watson Farley & WilliamsBusiness & Human Rights Law2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWatson Farley & Williams is a well-regarded international firm, with significant business and human rights expertise housed in its London office. The law firm offers: