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EXPERTISE

Our law firm support its clients in a French, European or international context in all areas relating to human rights.

 
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BUSINESS &

HUMAN RIGHTS

  • Ensuring compliance with European regulations: Support to ensure alignment with human rights and environmental due diligence and reporting obligations imposed by EU regulations such as the CSDDD, the CSRD, and the EUDR. This support aims to guarantee respect for human rights in corporate operations and throughout value chains.

  • Drafting legal consultations: Development of policies and procedures to prevent, identify, and mitigate human rights impacts in corporate operations, as well as those of subsidiaries and business partners. All our advice is aligned with international standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

  • Setting up tailored legal monitoring: Monitoring of developments in human rights and climate change legislation in France, the EU, and internationally, tailored to the company’s sector, activity, themes, and geographical areas of operation.

  • Providing personalised support: Assistance for SMEs and mid-sized companies in complying with due diligence requirements. This includes drafting contracts and standard contractual clauses to ensure respect for human rights and the environment in business operations and value chains, as well as providing support to ensure access to remedy, including through voluntary and non-judicial mechanisms. Additionally, we develop training content for executives and key functions.

  • Providing litigation support: Representation in legal cases related to duty of vigilance (including compliance demands and civil actions), consumer law, actions against greenwashing, and corporate liability.​

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COMPLIANCE &

ESG

​REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

  • Drafting legal consultations: Assessment and analysis of regulatory requirements, along with the alignment of policies and practices with French and European legislation. These consultations cover various areas, including forced labour, sustainability, ESG, just transition, environmental protection, climate, pollution, health and safety, risks of greenwashing, as well as the protection of whistleblowers and human rights defenders.

  • Providing legal assistance: Legal and strategic support to ensure compliance of projects with European regulations.

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ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)​

  • Conducting due diligence: In the context of financial operations or mergers and acquisitions, to ensure a thorough evaluation of risks and opportunities related to ESG criteria. This helps guarantee informed decision-making and alignment of investments with sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals.

  • Providing regulatory assistance: Advisory and support services for financial sector actors in ESG matters.

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CLIMATE &
 
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

CLIMATE JUSTICE ​​

  • Providing advice and ensure legal representation: Legal research, participation in expert reports, and support for individuals and associations in matters related to climate duty of vigilance, representing them before the competent courts.

  • Providing legal assistance: Guidance and support for climate-displaced individuals regarding their claims against public or private entities.​

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INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

  • Drafting legal consultations: Expertise in public and private international law.

  • Submitting cases to international bodies and United Nations human rights protection agencies. For example, the Human Rights Committee, the Committee Against Torture, or the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

  • Submitting cases to the ECtHR (European Court of Human Rights).

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ASYLUM LAW

 

The right to asylum is a fundamental principle that allows any person persecuted in their country of origin due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a social group to seek protection and refuge in another country. As a law firm specialising in human rights, we are committed to supporting our clients throughout this complex process, ensuring that their rights are respected and defended. Our services include:

  • Providing legal consultation on any asylum-related matters: This includes refugee status, statelessness, or subsidiary protection.

  • Ensuring assistance with procedures before OFPRA (the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons).

  • Monitoring litigation cases before CNDA (the National Court of Asylum) and the ECHR (European Court of Human Rights).

  • Participating in strategic litigation: to advance case law related to the right to asylum before European jurisdictions.

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