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Business & Human Rights Law | Canada

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Business & Human Rights covers the responsibility bestowed upon large international corporations to carry out their operations in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The lawyers ranked in this section are essentially experts in these laws and a wide range of other international human rights guidelines. They typically advise these large, multinational companies on: human rights due diligence-reporting; constructing internal human rights policies and grievance mechanisms to pay victims; responding to allegations and litigation claims; and conducting human rights impact assessments in high-risk countries, to name the main areas. Their roster of clients does extend beyond mining companies, though those are usually the most affected. Others include corporations in the technology, food production and consumer products sectors - essentially any company big enough to have a complex, international supply chain. The key players in the market are also likely to be close counsel to banks and investors. This area of law is still very much in its infancy and changing rapidly with each passing year. Therefore, it is still quite important to not only advise clients in this space, but also push for the development of it in more external capacities. Most of the lawyers ranked here have played a very important role in the development of laws and standards, working with government, the UN, and research organisations and NGOs. As such, a highly ranked firm or lawyer is expected to be both a practical business counsel on these issues and a 'thought leader', who is sought out in non-client capacities.

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  1. Fasken
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    Fasken
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Fasken is a national law firm that is acknowledged for its representation of the resource and extractive sector in human rights issues, particularly regarding new anti-slavery legislation in global supply chains. The Canada-based business and human rights team advises clients on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles and also benefits from Fasken's international presences in the UK and South Africa. Its work further includes advising on frameworks and policies for responsible business and assisting with dispute resolution.

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Band 2

  1. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Borden Ladner Gervais is a national law firm with a well-integrated international business and human rights team advising corporate clients on global supply chain management in accordance with various laws and standards, particularly regarding new anti-slavery legislation, and the design and implementation of human rights policies. The firm also provides risk advisory and dispute resolution services. The team works with state-owned entities, NGOs and domestic companies from sectors such as mining, retail and food and beverages.

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Band 3

  1. Dentons Canada LLP
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    Dentons Canada LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Dentons Canada LLP offers strong expertise in ESG and business and human rights law. Its lawyers regularly advise their clients on supply chain management and reporting requirements concerning human rights and modern slavery. The firm's international reach allows it to carry out this process across jurisdictions. It also advises on the design and implementation of human rights policies.

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  2. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
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    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Gowling WLG is a prominent Canadian law firm with offices across the country offering strong practices in ESG and corporate governance, as well as an emerging practice in business and human rights law. The team regularly advises corporate clients on regulatory compliance and reporting requirements in relation to acts pertaining to modern slavery and forced labour.

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  3. McMillan LLP
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    McMillan LLP
    Business & Human Rights Law
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    McMillan LLP is a respected national law firm with a growing presence in the area of business and human rights law. It offers expertise in corporate governance, international trade and sustainability matters, as well as advice on modern slavery and supply chain risk issues. The team represents organizations in the energy, infrastructure and consumer goods sectors, among others.

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