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Provided by Anna Kirkpatrick
Anna Kirkpatrick specialises in business and human rights, ESG risk, international law and international arbitration.
Anna has acted for a variety of clients in international arbitrations conducted under the LCIA, ICC, LME and SCC Rules of Arbitration dealing with disputes in the construction, energy, and financial sector.
Anna acts for corporates in disputes relating to human rights and environmental harms (including in relation to the effects of climate change) and advises on other forms of dispute resolution such as complaints to the OECD's National Contact Points.
She also advises international organisations, governments and corporates on international law issues including privileges and immunities, the implementation of soft law standards, such as the UNGP and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and emerging ESG regulatory frameworks.
Her BHR and ESG risk experience also encompasses governance and strategic work for companies seeking to embed human rights as well as ESG and sustainability focused elements into their policies and processes, while managing the risk of litigation, liability and reputational harm.
University College London, LLB in Law (Hons) 2000
Norton Rose Fulbright 2004 – 2013
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2006
Obtained Higher Rights of Audience (Civil Proceedings) 2008
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, LLM in International Law (Distn) SOAS 2010
Joined Clifford Chance 2013
International Human Rights Law and Practice Certification from London School of Economics 2013
Provided by Chambers
Anna Kirkpatrick garners praise for her experience across a range of business and human rights matters. She often advises on on due diligence, risk assessments and international law in general.
Provided by Chambers
Anna is a very talented lawyer with whom it is a pleasure to work.
Anna is a very talented lawyer with whom it is a pleasure to work.
