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Business & Human Rights Law | Global

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The Business & Human Rights Law rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Global Market Leaders.

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Band 1
  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Clifford Chance has a top-tier business and human rights team based in London, widely recognised for its global influence and depth of service. The law firm offers:
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    • Insights into the reputational risks for entities in a variety of industry sectors and issues stemming from the emerging legal framework, including the Modern Slavery Act, the French Duty of Vigilance Law and the UNGP.
  2. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    White & Case is a reputable law firm with a vast global footprint, and an increasingly active presence in the field of business and human rights. The practice is driven by the firm's offices in Washington, New York and London with additional support from a variety of teams across the globe on cross-border matters. The law firm offers:
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Band 3
  1. Foley Hoag LLP
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    Foley Hoag LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Based in Washington, DC, Foley Hoag is widely considered a pioneer in the field, and a forerunner in modern business and human rights law. The firm also frequently attracts praise for its corporate social responsibility team. The law firm offers:
  2. Hogan Lovells
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    Hogan Lovells
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells is a global firm with noteworthy capabilities in corporate social responsibility and human rights. Hogan Lovells coordinates its international practice via its global office platform, being especially active in London, Paris and the USA. The law firm offers:
  3. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Linklaters is an international firm increasingly 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:
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Band 4
  1. Allen & Overy LLP
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    Allen & Overy LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Allen & Overy is a globally-integrated firm with a significant human rights practice spanning litigation and compliance across several markets. The practice is spearheaded by the London office and bolstered by active teams in Paris, New York and Amsterdam. The law firm offers:
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling is a fast-growing presence in the business and human rights space. Building upon its formidable US base, the firm is noted for its transatlantic coordination, as well as its strength in Europe. Its Washington, DC office is at the forefront of matters, supported by teams in London, New York and Brussels. The law firm offers:
  3. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper possesses a growing practice in the field of business and human rights law, housing a dedicated team which is notably active advising on UK and Australian matters. The law firm offers:
  4. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Gibson Dunn's ESG practice provides holistic and sophisticated advice to clients on their corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities. Gibson Dunn offers expertise with regards to business and human rights issues in the context of its clients’ international operations and complex corporate structures. The firm also offers:
  5. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    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:
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Band 5
  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Debevoise & Plimpton is noted for its growing practice in business and human rights law, with notable expertise across a range of areas and active teams in London and New York. The law firm offers:
  2. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is recognised for its developing expertise in the fields of business and human rights, working on a range of related issues. The law firm offers:
  3. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    "They have a deep understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding business and human rights issues, and they have consistently provided me with insightful and strategic advice throughout the process. What I appreciate most about their team is their collaborative approach. They work seamlessly together, drawing on each other's strengths to provide comprehensive and effective legal solutions."
  4. Watson Farley & Williams
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    Watson Farley & Williams
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    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:
  5. Kingsley Napley LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2024 | Band 5