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Expansion to Australia’s sanctions regime passed by Parliament
On 2 December 2021 the Australian Parliament passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021 (Bill) …
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, …
A law firm's role in advancing ESG
International law firms have an essential role to play in advancing ESG. Within Herbert Smith Freehills, that also means playing our part.It means a …
UN toughens draft human rights treaty – The creep of progress
The group drafting a new UN treaty adds to global pressure for mandatory human rights due diligence and expanded duties for corporatesThe …
Proposed reforms to Australia’s sanctions regime to target corruption, cyber-crime, human rights violations
The Australian Government has announced plans to implement a targeted, Magnitsky-style sanctions regime by the end of 2021.What are the implications of …
Business Human Rights in the Tech Sector
Business and human rights in the tech sector is attracting ever-increasing attention from investors, lenders, governments, NGOs and the public. Tech and …
Australian Parliamentary Committee recommends banning global imports made using forced labour
The Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee has released a report in support of banning imports made using forced …
Hurdles on the journey to European mandatory human rights due diligence
The EU Commission is delaying publication of its proposal for corporate human rights and environmental due diligence to the fall. Meanwhile, the draft …
Hurdles on the journey to European mandatory human rights due diligence
The EU Commission is delaying publication of its proposal for corporate human rights and environmental due diligence to the fall. Meanwhile, the draft …
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 …
Business and Human Rights: a (r)evolution of the law?
Over the last decade, the law on business and human rights has shifted considerably. Instruments calling on businesses to respect human rights have …
Mandatory human rights and ESG due diligence in Europe – a race to the top?
We assess ambitious European plans to introduce mandatory due diligence for human rights and ESG.On 10 March 2021 the European Parliament voted by a …
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