The Arch International has established itself as a leader in the field of business and human rights, boasting a dedicated practice that has been shaping developments for over a decade.

Recognizing human rights risk management as fundamental to responsible business conduct, we offer comprehensive advisory services tailored to businesses of all sizes, sectors, and geographic locations. Our approach integrates legal and soft law standards, addressing complex cross-jurisdictional challenges through a cross-practice lens.

We have extensive experience advising multinational corporations across governance, advisory, transactional, risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution issues related to human rights. Our guidance aligns with internationally recognized standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Understanding the strategic importance of human rights risk management, we assist clients in identifying, managing, and addressing salient human rights risks throughout their business relationships and supply chains. This includes investment planning, policy development and implementation, due diligence, and the design of grievance mechanisms. We also help clients develop contractual frameworks that promote human rights respect.

As scrutiny of business practices increases, we advise clients on corporate communications, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to enhance transparency and accountability. 

In anticipation of adverse human rights impacts, we assist clients in creating strategies to avoid involvement or linkage to such impacts. In cases of adverse impacts or claims of complicity or liability, we employ our resources and expertise to investigate and develop appropriate responses. Our experience equips us to manage both the legal and reputational implications of such challenges and represent clients in complaints or litigation processes.