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Business & Human Rights Law - Global Market Leaders

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What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams is a well-regarded international firm, with significant business and human rights expertise housed in its London office. The law firm offers:

• A strong track record in international work, spanning Europe, Asia and Africa, in both contentious and compliance-related matters.

• Experience handling a range of relevant issues including supply chain due diligence, risk assessment procedures and compliance with modern slavery legislation.

• Expertise advising on non-judicial mechanisms including OECD National Contact Points.

Strengths

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The team at WFW provide readily actionable solutions based on best-in-class legal analysis.

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WFW's advice is indispensable in supporting our work. They are able to quickly draw upon resources within the team for interdisciplinary areas of focus.

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It is impressive how they can take such complicated regulatory frameworks of so many applicable jurisdictions and provide approachable and accessible advice, applicable to our situation. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Ellington
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Sarah Ellington
2
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Sarah Ellington is situated in London and is well noted for her mediation experience and her expertise in ESG and human rights related disputes. She often also advises a range of businesses and their subsidiaries on civil claims in relation to alleged human rights violations abroad.

Sarah's ability to understand the client, and her broad knowledge on all things ESG and human rights in the legal/regulatory space allows her to cater approachable advice to her clients' actual needs.

Sarah has been a leading figure in the space for many years and as the legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, she is one of the first people I would call with a complex issue.

Sarah is possibly one of the leading lawyers in the ESG and human rights fields, providing effective advice and support.

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