Business & Human Rights Law
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 4
Contact number
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King & Spalding’s business and human rights practice is best known for its impressive track record of advising the world’s leading corporations on all aspects of their business, social and human rights risks and responsibilities. The law firm offers:
• Expertise in numerous fields including international arbitration, public international law, international trade, energy, mining, international employment law, global human capital and environmental law.
• A team that is at the forefront of horizon-scanning and reporting on global developments.
• A strong reputation for defending and suing major corporations and assisting human rights victims before national and international courts and human rights bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"King & Spalding has a strong team of lawyers specialised in business and human rights."
"King & Spalding has a strong team of lawyers specialised in business and human rights."
Notable Practitioners
Douglass Cassel works out of the firm's New York office on a range of human rights issues. He often assists large multinational businesses on environmental disputes.
"Douglass Cassel is a brilliant lawyer who has solid knowledge of business and human rights."
"Douglass Cassel is a thought leader. He is very analytical, and good at conveying his opinion and convincing people of new ideas."
London-based Peter Hood advises on a range of human right matters including due diligence, compliance with modern slavery legislation and supply chain issues. He often acts for multinational corporations.
"Peter Hood is a go-to practitioner working at the intersection of business and human rights law and public international law."
"Peter combines a rigorous intellect with a real passion for international law."