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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 …

Will the UK follow the EU’s lead on human rights due diligence?

As momentum builds to require business to check for human rights standards, we assess the UK's next move.Following the announcement that the European …

Climate change as a human rights issue – A matter of nuance

Climate change and human rights are interlinked but managing the two collaboratively will be a growing challenge.Seventy-one years have passed since the …

Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Elected to Board of Directors at Liberty

Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Shameem Ahmad has been elected to become a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty, a leading human rights …

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 …

UK Government pushed to impose a corporate duty to prevent human rights abuse

The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights latest report on Human Rights and Business has urged the Government to introduce new legislation and …

Video: The long arm of regulation

Are you keeping pace with cyber security rules and regulations?

The issues surrounding cyber security and the broader concept of cyber-resilience are the focus of increased regulatory attention across the globe. At a …

Are you cyber insurance fit?

Cyber security is amongst the leading risks for organisations around the globe but relatively few (outside the US) have purchased standalone cyber …

Cyber security is a team sport

You'll need to get senior staff to co-operate effectively to tackle cyber security threats. Here's where to startTackling the ever-changing cyber …

Cyber security – An ideal case study

Based on years of experience, we crafted a cyber security case study to help you head off the hackersWe have advised on many cyber security crisis …

Crisis comms and response in the 'always on' digital world

Your core tactics and considerations when corporate crisis hits. Keep your reputation intact in the court of social mediaIn an 'always on' digital world: …