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Linklaters

Business & Human Rights Law

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Business & Human Rights Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is an international firm committed to providing human rights business counsel on major transactions. Driven by the London office, accompanied by a team of specialist advisers across its global network, the law firm offers:

• Expertise on the intersection of environmental law and human rights for business.

• Advice to lenders on the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) impacts of large project financings.

• Assistance to multinational corporations and major tech companies in relation to human rights due diligence and supply chain management.

• Experience in coordinating with leading global human rights NGOs.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters has good access to identified and verified subject matter experts, even in niche areas.

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  • Linklaters has strength in providing detailed, academically perfect legal advice as well as strategic legal advice.

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  • The key strengths that distinguish this department from others in the industry is their commitment to excellence. We can trust them with complex and sophisticated questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachel Barrett
    Rachel Barrett

    Rachel Barrett

    Rachel Barrett of Linklaters is based in London and is particularly noted for her expertise advising on ESG related matters, as well as her capabilities assisting with modern slavery legislation and supply chain due diligence. Clients often include businesses, financial institutions and corporations.

    • Rachel has a broad range of expertise across different sustainability topics.

      Business & Human Rights Law respondentGlobal

    • Rachel is a fantastic business partner and our go-to person for ESG.

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  • James Marlow
    James Marlow

    James Marlow

    James Marlow is a managing associate at the firm whose practice is focused on advising clients on a range of environment and climate change matters. Areas of expertise include advising on compliance, risk management and corporate governance issues.

    • James is commercially astute and a sound business partner.

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