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King & Spalding LLP

Business & Human Rights Law

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King & Spalding LLP

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Business & Human Rights Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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  • The King & Spalding team has profound knowledge of the topic and have all the expertise to handle complex matters.

    Business & Human Rights Law respondentGlobal

  • They have expertise in the law, but also a really solid understanding of our business and the practical implications of their advice.

    Business & Human Rights Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglass Cassel
    Douglass Cassel

    Douglass Cassel

    Douglass Cassel is a New York-based lawyer who boasts a strong reputation in the field. He is particularly experienced in advising on human rights policies, compliance and frameworks, as well as on environmental disputes, often assisting large multinational businesses and corporations.

    • Douglass is fundamental and key to our organisation.

      Business & Human Rights Law respondentGlobal

    • Douglass is extremely knowledgeable and a real team leader. He is an incredible asset to this practice area, is versatile, very thorough and is also a marvelous human being.

      Business & Human Rights Law respondentGlobal

    • Douglass is a world-renowned expert and constantly in the forefront of his field.

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  • Peter Hood
    Peter Hood

    Peter Hood

    Peter Hood is based in London and is noted for his capabilities in advising large multinational corporations across a range of matters, including on supply chain issues, due diligence, human rights policies and compliance with modern slavery legislation.

    • Peter is incredibly savvy and really gets the big picture. He has really outstanding experience globally too.

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