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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, …
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 …
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, …
The view from Brussels – Brexit negotiations – Developments in October
The Brexit debate often looks different viewed from Brussels rather than from London. It is however important for businesses to also keep in mind the …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Crisis contenders
Significant adverse events are ever present in the corporate landscape – think environmental disasters, rogue traders and fake emissions reports – so …
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 …
Setting human rights standards through international contracts
This speech was delivered by Stephane Brabant at the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCAP) Trade Law Forum.Speech delivered at the …
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. …
Duffy v Google - Liability for statements made by third parties online
Websites and social media pages that allow consumers to post content are ubiquitous and have become a basic advertising tool for modern businesses. The …
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