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OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT
The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …
INside Asia M&A Podcast
What are the key Asia M&A trends that private investors, corporates and intermediaries should zero in on?From regulatory and economic considerations …
Japan Publishes Guidelines on Corporate Human Rights Due Diligence
On 13 September 2022, the Japanese government (Government) published its Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains (Guidelines) …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Herbert Smith Freehills promotes five to partnership in Asia 史密夫斐尔亚洲区晋升五位合伙人
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills announced today the promotion of five new partners in Asia.The new Asia partners are part of a 23-partner …
Big data and Modern Slavery – Progress not panacea
Data analysis can only get you so far in modern slavery compliance… and regulators are watchingWhile the benefits of data and technology can be leveraged …
Mandatory human rights due diligence on the cards in the US?
On July 10, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services opened debate on the discussion draft of a bill that would require …
Review of the Equator Principles – Draft EP4 released for comment
The Equator Principles (EPs) is a risk management framework adopted by financial institutions to determine, assess and manage environmental and social …
Herbert Smith Freehills and UNSW Law partner on China international business and economic law research 史密夫斐尔律师事务所与新南威尔士大学法学院携手，推动中国国际商业与经济法研究
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced a partnership with UNSW Law in Sydney to establish the Herbert Smith Freehills China International Business and …
Hong Kong Government denies that new laws are needed to tackle modern slavery
In a previous post, we reported on a proposal by Hong Kong Legislative Councillors Dennis Kwok and Kenneth Leung that Hong Kong adopt new legislation on …
Modern Slavery Law proposed for Hong Kong
Dennis Kwok, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, has sent the Chief Executive a draft Modern Slavery Bill 2017 ("Draft Bill") for consideration. …
Potential amendments to the UK Modern Slavery Act
In the United Kingdom, two private members bills have been introduced into the House of Lords that seek to amend the Modern Slavery Act 2015. If enacted …
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