Services
Services
Two focus areas: due diligence in companies and international law analysis.
I help companies identify and prevent human rights violations in their supply chains, and I advise states and organisations on implementing international law.
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Human rights due diligence (Due Diligence)
Who it is for
Companies with obligations under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) or the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). And suppliers whose customers require this due diligence.
Typical questions
- What risks exist in our supply chain, and which matter most?
- What are we still missing to meet the requirements of the LkSG and the CSDDD?
- How do we set up a grievance mechanism that is actually used?
Services and deliverables
- Risk analysisYou receive a documented risk report setting out the main risks and their priority.
- Preventive measuresYou receive a draft policy statement and an action plan with responsibilities.
- Remediation and grievance mechanismYou receive rules of procedure for the grievance mechanism and a process for remedial action.
- Reporting (LkSG, CSDDD, CSRD)You receive a structured draft report based on your documentation.
- Monitoring under the EU Forced Labour RegulationYou receive an overview of suppliers and products with elevated risk, and a review procedure.
- Business in conflict regions and sanctionsYou receive an analysis of the situation on the ground and concrete steps for enhanced due diligence.
From practice
Examples from my previous professional work.
Example 1
- Situation
- An internationally operating consumer goods company had to implement the obligations under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) for its international supply chain.
- Services provided
- Risk analysis, policy statement, revision of the code of conduct, and training for employees and business partners.
- Result
- A risk-based due diligence system, trained employees and business partners, and a report in line with the requirements of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA).
Example 2
- Situation
- Under the LkSG, the company needed its own grievance mechanism for people in the supply chain.
- Services provided
- Rules of procedure drafted, grievance mechanism introduced, incoming complaints reviewed and handled.
- Result
- A functioning grievance mechanism with clear steps, from review through remediation to follow-up, and a report to senior management on complaints and remedial measures.
§ 02
International law analysis and advisory
Who it is for
International organisations, ministries, foundations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Typical questions
- What is the state of human rights and the justice system in a particular country?
- How can an international law standard be transposed into national law?
- How do we prepare professionals for work on serious human rights violations?
Services and deliverables
- Rule of law projects and justice reformsYou receive an analysis of the current situation and recommendations for project planning and implementation.
- Human rights: expert opinions, studies, country reportsYou receive a written expert opinion, a study or a country report, with sources.
- Gender and conflict-related sexual violenceYou receive a study or a report with recommendations for action.
- Implementation of international law and dealing with the pastYou receive an analysis of national law compared with international standards.
- Training for the judiciary, investigators and NGOsYou receive a training programme with materials, tailored to your target group.
From practice
Examples from my previous professional work.
Example 1
- Situation
- A state became a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and had to prepare its cooperation with the Court and implementation in national law.
- Services provided
- Advice to government and judicial bodies, legal analyses and training concepts.
- Result
- Practical guidance on implementation in national law.
Example 2
- Situation
- In a post-conflict region, the judiciary, parliament and armed forces needed knowledge of international criminal law and international humanitarian law.
- Services provided
- Advice and practice-oriented training for judges, prosecutors, members of parliament and officers, for example on the legal classification of crimes under international law, the documentation of evidence and the protection of victims and witnesses.
- Result
- Practice-oriented training materials on these topics.
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How I work
- Step 1
Initial call
We clarify your question, the scope and the timeframe.
- Step 2
Analysis
I review documents and sources and hold interviews with those involved.
- Step 3
Result and implementation
You receive the agreed document and, on request, support with implementation.
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Standards
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
- EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD)
No legal advice on individual cases.