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Responsible business
Modern Slavery
Ashurst's role in combatting all forms of modern slavery as a firm and with our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
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Legal Notices
Modern Slavery Statement
Read our actions to assess and address modern slavery risks in our global operations and supply chains
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Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery Today
Forms of Modern Slavery Unlike the very public form of slavery in the nineteenth century slavery, twenty first century slavery comes in many forms and can be…
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corporate crime update
14 Jun 2021 Modern slavery enforcement watchdog announced
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has confirmed, in a response to a consultation carried out in 2019, that it will be creating a…
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news
20 Oct 2020 Ashurst launches Modern Slavery Action Plan
Global law firm Ashurst is pleased to announce the launch of its first Modern Slavery Action Plan to support the eradication of all forms of slavery that…
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modern slavery update
23 Nov 2017 Updated guidance on modern slavery
Updated guidance issued under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) on transparency in supply chains etc. has now been published. The guidance,…
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employment | modern slavery update
13 Apr 2018 Modern slavery: how financial institutions can help
Home Office minister, Victoria Atkins MP, spoke at the National Crime Agency's recent ‘Invisible People’ exhibition asking for ''increased support from…
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employment alert
04 Jul 2018 New modern slavery reporting obligations for Australian entities
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill proposing to implement a mandatory reporting regime for large Australian businesses with respect to the risks of…
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UK EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
01 Aug 2019 Are far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act on the horizon?
Are far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act on the horizon?
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Infraread issue 11 | UK
16 Apr 2018 Modern Slavery: Corporate Accountability in the UK Construction and Infrastructure Sectors
With the introduction of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act), the UK Government has brought corporate ethics and transparency together in the…
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employment update
08 Oct 2020 Far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act are on the horizon
The government has confirmed, in response to a consultation carried out last year, that it will be making significant changes to the transparency supply…
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podcasts
Modern Slavery: Matilda Ashurst Anti-Slavery Fellow Grant
Discussion between Helena Yeaman, Social Impact Manager and Jasmine O'Connor, CEO from ASI about about how the Matilda Ashurst Grant has benefited ASI
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Modern Slavery
Our Action Plan
Formalising our strategy Ashurst created a Modern Slavery Social Impact Manager position in mid-2019 to work alongside our Modern Slavery Pro Bono Manager,…
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MODERN SLAVERY
Our History
Within a year of Ashurst starting his firm, the Society for the Mitigation and Gradual Abolition of Slavery Throughout the British Dominions formed From 1828…
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people
Rebecca Greenhalgh, Counsel, Pro Bono (UK, US & Asia), London
Rebecca is responsible for the development and co-ordination of pro bono across our offices in Asia, the United States, London and Glasgow and also leads pro…
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people
Ruth Buchanan, Partner, London
Ruth provides strategic advice on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law including disciplinary and grievance issues, whistleblowing,…
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people
Hae-Sang Chung, Senior Associate, Sydney
Hae-Sang is a senior associate in Ashurst's Projects (Transport & Infrastructure) practice and is based in Sydney and Melbourne. His focus is on construction…
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people
Karen Guerinoni, Director, Risk Advisory, Melbourne
Karen specialises in Privacy possessing over a decade of experience advising on, establishing and managing privacy and data governance programs in a range of…
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people
Ruby Hamid, Partner, London
Ruby specialises in global investigations, white collar crime, compliance and risk management. Her technical expertise in bribery and corruption, money…
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LEGAL
Outsourcing and supply chain compliance
Beyond brand: modern slavery and human rights in your global supply chain Supply chain compliance is now a global issue about human and environmental rights,…
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tax and financial crime briefing
06 Jul 2017 Corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion
It will likely involve obtaining information from the business through questionnaires and/or workshops or interviews to identify the risk areas and reviewing…
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contentious financial services update
13 May 2022 Lots to look forward to ...
We still await the implementation of the much-publicised amendments to Modern Slavery legislation (which will give the state powers to punish companies for…
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Esg litigation update
05 Jan 2022 ESG-inspired disputes - recent developments
Although it is difficult to generalise, the main types of claims being brought under English law (and that of many other common law jurisdictions) include: …
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corporate update
20 Apr 2022 EU proposed Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
For example, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain commercial organisations to report on due diligence undertaken to ensure that slavery and human…
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business conduct and risk update
12 Aug 2019 Mid-year update on anti-bribery and corruption in Australia
Companies should implement processes to ensure compliance with the mandatory, annual reporting obligations under the new modern slavery legislation …
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corporate alert
03 Jul 2019 Half year snapshot - Australian corporate law developments
Importantly, there are new expectations in the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations and…
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uk company quoted newsletter
18 Oct 2019 UK Quoted Company Newsletter Q3 2019
Modern Slavery Act developments In July 2018, the Government issued its response to the independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, alongside which it…
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uk quoted company newsletter
09 Oct 2020 UK Quoted Company Newsletter Q3 2020
Changes on the horizon for modern slavery statements In September 2020, the Government published its response to its consultation on transparency in supply…
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Commonwealth Alert
07 Dec 2020 Supporting SMEs and the environment: Updates to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
The CPRs have been updated to include reference to the Modern Slavery reporting requirements What you need to do Familiarise yourself with the changes…
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Business Conduct and Risk Update - Australia
12 Feb 2020 Bribery and Corruption in Australia: what does 2020 hold?
The recent introduction of new whistleblower and modern slavery laws, and updated ASX Corporate Governance Principles, impose further compliance and reporting…
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esg litigation insight
28 Oct 2021 ESG Litigation - how companies can get ready, respond and resolve claims
ESG factors may include: Environmental Social Governance …
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SANCTIONS insight
20 Aug 2021 Global Magnitsky movement: Upcoming reforms to Australia's sanctions laws
Global Magnitsky movement: Upcoming reforms to Australia's sanctions laws
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NEWS
14 Feb 2022 Strategic, clients and people achievements key to reappointment of Ashurst Global CEO
Achievements over the past 5 years include: Markets and Clients 40% growth in revenue over a five-year period, with an average annual growth rate of more…
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Governance & Compliance Update | Issue 2
28 Jun 2021 Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 2
Duty to avoid conflicts of interest continued to apply to former directorModern slavery and corporate crime3 Modern slavery enforcement watchdog…
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Employment update
14 Jun 2021 A new "one stop shop" employment watchdog is on the horizon - what does this mean for employers?
Will the enforcement body's remit extend to modern slavery Legislation will be introduced (as soon as parliamentary time allows) requiring organisations to…
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ESG Update
11 Nov 2021 Balancing the ESG ecosystem: Why we need to bring social policies and strategic governance to the limelight
It deals with issues that are regulated (such as native title, environmental approvals and privacy), with emerging regulations (such as heritage, climate…
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GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE UPDATE | ISSUE 8
30 Nov 2021 Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 8
Modern Slavery and communities: Better quality disclosure on modern slavery and how companies are seeking to combat slavery in their supply chains Companies…
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News
11 Apr 2018 Ashurst appoints new global general counsel
She is ideally suited to this role given her experience as a general commercial litigator and in advising companies and financial institutions on complex…
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Fwd: Thinking
11 Dec 2020 What's there to look forward to in the workplace in 2021?
2021 may also see reforms to the UK Modern Slavery Act progress through Parliament This will be a key area to watch We expect 2021 to again be a challenging…
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UK EMPLOYMENT BRIEFING
09 Dec 2020 Top employment issues for 2021
Modern Slavery Act statements After a long consultation period, the government confirmed recently that it will be bringing forward reforms to the transparency…
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awards
28 May 2021 Double success for Ashurst at the Legal Innovation Awards
" The firm's Modern Slavery Action Plan also won the CSR Innovation (Social) award With more than 40 million people caught in forms of modern slavery today,…
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NEWS
21 Jul 2021 Ashurst announces financial results - marking fifth consecutive year of revenue growth
62,000+ pro bono hours were recorded globally last year, and the firm launched its first Modern Slavery Action Plan, allowing it to expand the existing pro…
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news
16 Jul 2021 Ashurst announces Sustainability Goals
Additionally, there is a focus on addressing access to justice gaps through pro bono partnerships with not-for-profits, front line service organisations and…
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corporate crime insight
31 Jan 2022 Corporate Crime: What now for 2022?
Given the significant overlap and synergies between ESG and financial crime risks, it is possible that enforcement agencies and regulators will seek to…
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governance & compliance update | issue 19
12 May 2022 Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update – Issue 19
Queen's Speech contains Audit Reform BillModern slavery and supply chain disclosure2 FRC research: Modern slavery reporting requires significant improvement3…
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About Us
Pro Bono
Our global pro bono practice has four priority areas including: Citizenship & Displacement; Gender Rights & Diversity; Racial Justice; and Modern Slavery Our…
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About Us
Social Impact at Ashurst
Modern Slavery: Working to eradicate all forms of modern slavery through a committed Modern Slavery Action Plan and partnerships with leading community…
