INTRODUCTION
Contributed by: Brian W. Burkett, Claudia Feldkamp and Chris Pigott, Fasken
Fasken has a business and human rights (BHR) practice that has been at the forefront of the evolving BHR landscape since the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011. As one of the largest law firms in Canada with an interna - tional reach, Fasken has adeptly navigated the complexities of BHR, leveraging expertise from various leading practice groups including la - bour, employment and human rights, corporate social responsibility, and others. Despite the
challenges posed by competing ideologies and political headwinds, Fasken remains at the fore - front of BHR law and is committed to providing exceptional counsel and advice. Recognised by Chambers Canada as the only law firm in Band 1 of BHR law, Fasken continues to lead in the BHR field, ensuring clients are well-informed and compliant with emerging standards and le - gal requirements. This dedication positions the firm as a trusted adviser in the dynamic BHR landscape.
Contributing Editors
Brian W. Burkett is a nationally recognised lawyer by Chambers Canada in the area of Business and Human Rights (Band 1) and is the 2021–22 recipient of the Chambers Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 20 years, Brian has been actively involved in the evolution of the ESG field, with a special focus on business and human rights (BHR) developments. Brian is a member of the Advisory Panel of the Access to Remedy Institute connected with the Center for Human Rights at the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA’s Center for Human Rights is focused on the development of the BHR field.
Claudia Feldkamp is a nationally recognised lawyer by Chambers Canada in the area of business and human rights. Her practice at Fasken includes advising Canadian businesses
operating in and abroad on how to manage the risk of human rights impacts on operations and supply chains, as well as guiding companies through mandatory reporting obligations. Claudia was the project co-chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Business and Human Rights Toolkit released in 2024. She holds a doctorate in law from Columbia University and an LLM in constitutional and EU law from the London School of Economics.
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