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Business & Human Rights Law - Global Market Leaders
What the Team is Known For
Steptoe boasts an excellent business and human rights practice, backed by a strong team capable in advising across a spectrum of issues, and with offices located in the US, London, and Brussels, the firm is well versed on servicing clients cross-border needs. The law firm offers:
• A team who have extensive experience and have worked in the US DOJ and criminal tribunals, as well as in the other international bodies.
• Expertise advising on Corporate Social Responsibility programs, business and human rights legislation and human rights related litigation and investigations.
• Experience across a range of sectors, including compliance, international trade, government affairs and crisis management.
Strengths
The team is strong at breaking down complex issues or projects into a digestible format that will resonate with the right audience.
What truly distinguishes their department is its deep understanding of the practical application of Business and Human Rights principles within a corporate setting.
Their strengths include extensive human rights knowledge, experience and strategic thinking, and they are a team with a one-stop offering.
Notable practitioners
Jonathon Drimmer is based in Washington, DC and has built a strong reputation in the field. He is particularly experienced advising multinational businesses on human rights risk assessments, compliance and due diligence, and also has expertise with human rights-related disputes and investigations.
Jonathan is the best in the business. He always has the most pragmatic and useful advice.
Jonathan has the most depth and breadth of knowledge in the business and human rights space. He knows how to provide practical solutions for businesses.
Jonathan is an exceptional thought partner. I don't know many others who are as uniquely placed as he is to provide business and human rights advice.
Yousuf Aftab is based in New York and is experienced advising high-profile multinational clients on business and human rights issues, including on OECD national contact point disputes, grievance mechanisms, risk assessment procedures and human rights strategy.
Yousuf consistently provides thoughtful, practical legal advice that strikes the right balance between academic rigor and business relevance.
Yousuf has the ability to work on key human rights issues and challenges and to be able to address our needs.
Yousuf is very thoughtful, comprehensive, and academic in his approach.
Maria Luisa Saboya is based in New York and is experienced advising on human rights due diligence and risk assessments, complaints mechanisms for multinational companies and in commercial disputes.