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Covington & Burling LLP

Business & Human Rights Law

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Business & Human Rights Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is a fast-growing presence in the business and human rights space. Building upon its formidable US base, the firm is noted for its transatlantic coordination, as well as its strength in Europe. Its Washington, DC office is at the forefront of matters, supported by teams in London, New York and Brussels. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in the design and implementation of global compliance programmes incorporating the UNGP.

• Ongoing counsel to multinational corporations in relation to the human rights issues arising from their supply chains.

• Advice on the obligations brought upon corporates by modern slavery legislation.

• Experience representing high-profile clients in litigation concerning the alleged human rights violations of their subsidiaries.

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Strengths

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  • Covington & Burling excels at providing exceptional service particularly with regards to highly complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • They offer advice across not only Europe and the US, but also partner with other firms to ensure a global perspective on topics.

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  • Covington & Burling has deep knowledge relevant to the applicable subject matters and is very client-focused and solutions-focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Feldman
    Daniel Feldman

    Daniel Feldman

    Daniel Feldman co-chairs the firm's ESG and Business & Human Rights practice and is a well recognized name in the field, having previously held a number of positions in government. Clients often include multinational organisations, who he often advises on a range of business and human rights and ESG matters.

    • Daniel is an exceptional attorney with a depth of experience to handle complex matters.

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    • Daniel is a great guy and is very experienced.

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    • Daniel is knowledgeable, but also great at helping build a team of attorneys to help with multiple different questions and perspectives.

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  • Hannah Edmonds-Camara
    Hannah Edmonds-Camara

    Hannah Edmonds-Camara

    Hannah Edmonds-Camara is based in London and she advises global clients across a spectrum of business and human rights issues. Areas of strength include expertise on employment issues, regulatory issues, advising on supply chain due diligence and on compliance with modern slavery legislation.

    • Hannah is a great attorney and provides high levels of client service.

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    • Hannah is great. She is a real expert in her field and does a great job. She gives us both commercial and practical advice.

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  • Tom Plotkin
    Tom Plotkin

    Tom Plotkin

    Tom Plotkin is based in Washington, DC and his strengths lie in advising clients on ESG and corporate responsibility matters related to human rights. He is particularly experienced advising on human rights strategy integration and compliance programmes, as well as due diligence.

    • Tom is an exceptional attorney that provides high level of sophistication for complex business human rights related issues.

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    • Tom brings a strong team of attorneys to the table, and is always a joy to work with.

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    • Tom understands the commercial issues that clients face and provides nuanced and sophisticated advice, pulling in colleagues from other regulatory areas when needed.

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