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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, …
2019 Global Bank Review
The 2019 edition of our Global Bank Review: The Data Game, explores the rapid growth of data as one of the most significant developments in the banking …
Are you prepared? The board’s role in crisis management
With the ever-increasing growth in the number and potential magnitude of cyber, technological and operational risks to financial services entities, …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …
Time for human rights to be on Olympic agenda from start to finish
More than ever the International Olympic Committee has to take on responsibility for human rights in connection with the whole life cycle of the Olympic …
English court makes landmark corporate modern slavery civil order
In a landmark ruling, the English Court has for the first time, awarded damages against a company in relation to modern slavery, broadening the scope of …
Class action tourism on the rise
"Class Action Tourism" is a trend for litigation that we are seeing becomingly increasingly prevalent. It involves a claim by a number of individuals …
Post-acquisition reflections may unearth corruption exposures
Multinational companies doing mergers and acquisitions need to be conscious of greater regulatory scrutiny. The tough new UK Bribery Act targets …
Corruption trends and global outlook
We are at a pivotal point in the global fight against corruption, with new allegations surfacing daily that implicate the world's most powerful …
UN Forum addresses Business and Human Rights
Herbert Smith Freehills joined the 4th Annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva this week. View all the sessions below. …
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