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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) …
Public Law – The Podcast Series
From Covid-19 to consumer disputes, our podcast series dissects the key issues in the fast-moving public law fieldIn our public law podcast series, we …
REPOWEREU – ENDING EUROPE'S DEPENDENCY ON RUSSIAN GAS
Stepping up economic pressure on Russia, the EU outlines plans to tackle surging gas prices and bolster energy resilienceOn 8 March 2022, in response to …
ESG Ratings and Reporting – what really matters?
ESG reporting demands companies’ time and resources, but it is a vital tool for companies to be transparent with the market about how they are tackling …
Sanctions tracker – Latest moves include fast-tracked UK Economic Crime Act and EU's fourth round of measures
UK and EU keep up the pace of sanctions against Russia amid sustained Ukraine conflictUK Passage of new economic crime legislation The Economic Crime …
Data governance, privacy and trust – a sweet spot for ESG?
Trust is a critical part of any relationship. Businesses’ relationships with their clients and consumers are no different. But the concept of trust in a …
JAPAN PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO GREATER HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION THROUGH NEW GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESSES
Last week, the Japanese government (Government) announced that it will soon introduce human rights due diligence guidelines (Guidelines) for Japanese …
The View from Brussels: Are we headed for a UK-EU Trade War?
Resolving the simmering post-Brexit dispute over the Northern Ireland Protocol is proving as tough as many predicted.The Protocol on Ireland/Northern …
Scottish Independence: The International Law Implications
The prospect of an independent Scotland raises a number of significant questions as to the impact on the rights and obligations of both Scotland and the …
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 …
Inside arbitration: A balance of obligations: The response to the COVID 19 pandemic and investment treaty protections
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across the globe. States have had to make some difficult decisions in response to the spread of the …
Covid-19 pressure points: Pandemic response vs investment treaty rules
As states take extraordinary Covid-response measures, we assess potential conflicts with international investment obligationsThe COVID-19 pandemic has …
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