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A global platform that inspires and advances business & human rights leadership & learning
Discover our latest events, gain valuable insights on Business & Human Rights, & be part of the discussion
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UNGP 02 RESPECT
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FOUNDED BY EXPERTs IN BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
BHRLA Conference
Navigating Change
Shifting Legal Expectations for Corporate Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and the Role of Commercial Counsel
February 4-5 2025 - 08:00-17:00 GMT
Mayer Brown LLP - London
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Benefits of your membership
Participate in training and capacity-building opportunities targeted to the needs of commercial lawyers specialising in diverse areas of practice
Learn the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Essential for commercial lawyers- Understand how business and human rights developments are affecting commercial clients
- Build confidence discussing human rights with clients and applying UNGPs and relevant standards in practice
Exchange insights, approaches, challenges, and perspectives with peers from law firms worldwide in a trusted environment
- Discuss and share real-life strategies for integrating respect for human rights within a commercial law firm
- Reflect on and share perspectives regarding the legal and practical implications of key developments
- Join ‘accelerator groups’ to deepen expertise and explore how cutting-edge developments impact your practice area
Inspire and support commercial lawyers’ engagement with business and human rights as a cross-cutting area of practice.
- Share examples of leading practices and approaches, along with insights and learnings
- Understand how business and human rights developments are affecting commercial clients.
- Host an annual conference to spark discussion and exchange on emerging developments and key issues
There is a need to accelerate the dissemination of good practice in the field of business and human rights across the commercial legal profession globally. We encourage lawyers around the world to join and support the association's ambitions.
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The latest news, events, and updates from the world of Business and Human Rights
Event
Corporate Responsibility in Focus: Business and Human Rights in Climate Disputes
June 23, 2025
BHRLA in sponsorship with the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
Moderator: Lara Douvartzidis (Net Zero Lawyers Alliance)
Discussants:
Ekaterina Aristova (Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, University of Oxford)
Gabrielle Galdino-Glaeser (Baker McKenzie)
Roger Leese (Clifford Chance & BHRLA Director)
Event
Perspectives on the Omnibus Simplification Package and the Future of EU Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and Reporting Directives
18 June 2025
Hosted by BHRLA
Discussants:
Martijn Scheltema, Partner, Pels Rijcken; Board Member, BHRLA
Gabrielle Holly, Chief Adviser of Human Rights and Tech and Business, Danish Institute for Human Rights
Heidi Hautala, former Vice-President, European Parliament
