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09 June 2020
Switzerland to hold referendum on proposed human rights due diligence law
A referendum on a Swiss civil society initiative on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies is expected to be held towards the end of the year. A number of countries are currently debating similar laws, after France introduced the Law on the Corporate Duty of Vigilance...
31 March 2020
NSW legislative committee recommends NSW Modern Slavery Act be brought into force in 2021
After receiving over 100 submissions, the New South Wales Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues has released its Final Report into the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and associated matters ( Report ).
18 March 2020
COVID-19 People: Short guide for employers (Australia)
The COVID-19 virus is new, rapidly evolving and having a major impact on workplaces. The virus is giving rise to multitude of employment and safety-related questions in a context which has not previously been contemplated, on topics ranging from an employer’s payment obligations and dealing with...
07 November 2019
New and emerging technology: What this means for human rights and business in the digital age
The increasing velocity and convergence of new and emerging digital technologies will have a significant impact on our lives. Our submission to the UN Human Rights Council provides our perspective on the key challenges and opportunities for the protection of human rights in light of these digital...
06 March 2019
US sanctions enforcement action highlights the importance of human rights due diligence
A recent enforcement action by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) has highlighted the importance of human rights due diligence as part of an effective sanctions compliance programme.
03 September 2018
Modern slavery reporting is coming – you won’t escape the net
Companies (and certain other entities) which meet required revenue and activity thresholds may be required to report on modern slavery risks within both their operations and their supply chains under the Federal Government’s proposed Modern Slavery Bill ( Federal Bill ) or the New South Wales’...
08 January 2018
Modern Slavery Law proposed for Hong Kong
Dennis Kwok, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, has sent the Chief Executive a draft Modern Slavery Bill 2017 (" Draft Bill ") for consideration. The Draft Bill is in similar terms to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) (" UK Act ") and follows proposals for similar legislation to be...
06 April 2017
UK Government pushed to impose a corporate duty to prevent human rights abuse
The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights latest report on Human Rights and Business has urged the Government to introduce new legislation and to take stronger enforcement action to prevent business-related human rights abuses.
02 November 2016
International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) has indicated it will prioritise cases involving the destruction of the environment, illegal exploitation of resources and land-grabbing.
01 September 2016
Are you ready to deal with cyber risk?
An organisation's confidential information and the personal data of their customer base is a valuable commodity. Combine this with an increased reliance on doing business in a digital world and the regulatory scrutiny surrounding cyber breaches, organisations big and small need to tackle the cyber...
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25 September 2020
EU Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law Takes Shape
Earlier this year we reported on a European Commission proposal to introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation for the EU. The European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs has now published a draft report which includes the text of a proposed Directive, giving a sense of the...
24 September 2020
Webinar: Sustainability in Arbitration – Reducing the environmental impact of our disputes
Herbert Smith Freehills and the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations are delighted to invite you to attend our webinar on Sustainability in Arbitration. Environmental sustainability is not a new subject, but is one that is increasingly at the forefront of government and corporate strategy and...
23 September 2020
Catalyst // Webinar Series
As markets move from response to recovery, our focus is shifting too. Looking ahead, we expect the global pandemic to operate as a catalyst, accelerating changes in human behaviour, driving forward scientific and technological advances, and ushering in further digitalisation and some tough choices...
23 September 2020
Catalyst // Podcast Series
As markets move from response to recovery, our focus is shifting too. Looking ahead, we expect the global pandemic to operate as a catalyst, accelerating changes in human behaviour, driving forward scientific and technological advances, and ushering in further digitalisation and some tough choices...
23 September 2020
Podcast: Herbert Smith Freehills and GaffneyCline experts speak on ESG and Decarbonisation with the Oil & Gas Council
In this podcast Tim Pawul of the Oil & Gas Council hosts GaffneyCline's Global Head of Carbon Management, Nigel Jenvey and Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Head of Energy, Lewis McDonald, where they talk about ESG and decarbonisation in the context of oil & gas around the world. In the...
23 September 2020
UK Government plans to strengthen Modern Slavery Act 2015 reporting requirements
The UK Government has published its response to the transparency in supply chains consultation . The response sets out significant new proposals intended to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ( MSA ), and in particular the requirement for certain organisations to produce a slavery and human...
23 September 2020
Cyber and data security webinars
Cyber security is a high-ranking board agenda item showing no sign of abating. The regulatory landscape is becoming ever more complex as we strive to respond and mitigate the risks of cyber incidents. In the following webinars we delve into some key developments to help you keep abreast of changes...
23 September 2020
POBLACIÓN: La nueva regulación del trabajo a distancia (ESPAÑA)
El 23 de septiembre de 2020 se ha publicado en el Boletín Oficial del Estado, el Real Decreto-ley 28/2020, de 22 de septiembre (“RDL 28/2020”), de trabajo a distancia, que entrará en vigor a los 20 días de su publicación, en todo aquello que se refiere a la regulación de esta modalidad de trabajo.
23 September 2020
The Italian medicines agency AIFA opens a public consultation on the draft guidelines for the preparation of the dossier supporting a price and reimbursement application
This is the last step before the implementation of the new procedure for the price and reimbursement negotiation set out in the Decree on price and reimbursement negotiation of 2 August 2019. The Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) has launched a one week public consultation, closing 30 September 2020...
22 September 2020
Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Rail Transport 2021 European Union
Our legal specialists in transport comprising Tom Marshall, John Williams, Patrick Mitchell, Oliver Grabowski, Tim Briggs and Max Kaufman, have contributed to the European Union chapter of Lexology's latest country by country guide on Rail Transport 2021.
22 September 2020
HYDROGEN IN GERMANY
The energy transition is considered a catalyst for the supply of clean, secure and affordable energy in Germany. In the fight against climate change, hydrogen made with renewable electricity (green hydrogen) is increasingly regarded as the solution for the decarbonisation of industry sectors with...
