International
Human Rights
Representation of individuals and advice for organizations on human rights protections and responsibilities.
Overview
What this involves
Human rights law protects individuals from abuses by states and, increasingly, sets expectations for how businesses conduct themselves and manage their supply chains.
We assist individuals and communities seeking to vindicate their rights, including before national courts and regional and international human rights mechanisms, and we advise businesses on human rights due diligence and responsible supply chains.
How We Help
How we can help
- Assessing claims involving human rights violations
- Submissions to regional and international human rights bodies
- Human rights aspects of asylum and immigration cases
- Human rights due diligence for businesses
- Supply chain and forced-labor risk reviews
- Coordinating with NGOs and counsel abroad
Our Process
How the process works
A clear, structured approach, so you always know where your matter stands and what comes next.
Case review
We listen to your account, review the documents and identify any urgent deadlines.
Honest assessment
We explain your options, the likely costs, risks and timing, and recommend a strategy.
Build the case
We gather evidence, prepare the claim or defense and engage with the other side.
Negotiate or mediate
Where it serves your interests, we pursue settlement through negotiation or mediation.
Hearing and enforcement
If needed, we present your case in court or arbitration and pursue enforcement of the result.
Who It's For
Who we help
Individuals and families affected by abuses
Human rights defenders and journalists
Community groups and NGOs
Companies assessing supply-chain risk
Investors reviewing human rights exposure
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a case to an international human rights body?
In appropriate cases, yes. These mechanisms have strict admissibility rules, including exhausting domestic remedies in many cases. We assess whether a submission is viable.
Do you advise businesses on human rights?
Yes, on due diligence, policies and supply-chain risk, which are increasingly expected by regulators, customers and investors.
Is this related to asylum?
Often. Human rights evidence can be central to asylum claims. See our Asylum & Deportation Defense page.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different; please contact us to discuss yours.
Request a Consultation
Discuss your human rights matter with us.
Tell us briefly about your situation. We will review your inquiry and contact you to discuss how we can help.