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We are delighted to share that Wallbrook, part of Anthesis and Anthesis Group, have been named as leading firms in the 2024 Chambers and Partners Guides. Wallbrook has been named one of five firms to achieve a global Band 1 ranking for its investigative Due Diligence practice, retaining the Band 1 ranking we have held every year since the rankings were inaugurated. Special congratulations to our Global Lead for Human Rights, Mariana Abreu, who achieved an individual Band 1 ranking for her practice. Read the full set of rankings for Anthesis and Wallbrook, and find out more, here: https://lnkd.in/eum_qZNM #Chambers2024 #ChambersRankings #investigativeduediligence #esg #humanrights #chambersandpartners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are back for a third consecutive term, but without the absolute majority many had predicted. A weakened BJP is now reliant on coalition partners to govern, and is faced with a newly emboldened opposition. What does all this mean for business in India?   Our South Asia team provides their insights and analysis here. https://lnkd.in/ebArZtAe #countryrisk #politicalrisk #duediligence

It is widely known that bad actors can store their illicit wealth in western jurisdictions such as the UK, US and France. While these countries' governments can use sanctions to freeze their assets, there are further steps which can be taken which benefit the victims of corruption. But how can this be done, how is it effective, and how can investigators help? Our asset tracing and disputes team explains below. https://lnkd.in/eUPaxDJf #assettracing #assetrecovery #anticorruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party look set to win a third straight term as India takes to the polls for a six-week long general election. What can we expect in the coming weeks and beyond, as Modi aims to cement his power in the world’s most populous country?   Our South Asia team provides their insights and analysis below. https://lnkd.in/e2eACgkQ #politicalrisk #duediligence #countryrisk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party look set to win a third straight term as India takes to the polls for a six-week long general election. What can we expect in the coming weeks and beyond, as Modi aims to cement his power in the world’s most populous country?   Our South Asia team provides their insights and analysis below. https://lnkd.in/e2eACgkQ #politicalrisk #duediligence #countryrisk

In January 2024, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured her fourth consecutive term in a disputed election marred by political repression and opposition party boycotts. Our South Asia team analysed the outcome and its impact on current and future US sanctions.   https://lnkd.in/ejkZQiGb #politicalrisk #countryrisk #duediligence Wallbrook, part of Anthesis

Indonesia’s new president is a controversial ex-military general with a known preference for protectionism. What will his presidency entail for businesses in the world’s fourth most populous nation? Wallbrook’s Southeast Asia team provides insights here.  https://lnkd.in/egpMAErU #countryrisk #politicalrisk #duediligence

Following #HumanRightsDay 2023, we are reflecting on key takeaways from the 12th annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, and the role businesses play in furthering freedom, equality and justice for all. At the Forum, the Human Rights team from Wallbrook, part of Anthesis, hosted an insightful session, bringing together a variety of stakeholders to share practical examples of how they are implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). Participants from government, business, civil society, UN bodies and academia discussed their challenges and successes in implementing the UNGPs and working to bring about real change for all rightsholders across the Global South. Read their key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gJV-Jh9v #HumanRights #UNGPs #BusinessEthics #GlobalSouth #ForumBHR #HumanRightsDay2023