POLESTAR
LAW FIRM
Human Rights
The firm has extensive experience in advocacy and legal representation in a wide range of human rights matters, including issues affecting persons with disabilities, older persons, LGBTQ+ individuals, and applicants for international protection. The firm also specializes in environmental human rights and the growing field of the “greening” of human rights law.
Example of Services
Environmental Human Rights
The firm provides legal advice and representation in matters concerning the relationship between human rights and the environment, including the impacts of climate change on the rights of individuals and the obligations of states to protect environmental human rights.
Discrimination
Our lawyers have extensive experience representing individuals and legal entities in matters involving discrimination on various grounds, including sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other comparable characteristics.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The firm has substantial experience representing individuals in matters relating to welfare and healthcare services, specialized legislation in this field, and the implementation and interpretation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Business and Human Rights
The firm advises on a broad range of issues concerning corporate human rights responsibilities and obligations, including human rights due diligence, compliance, and human rights risks within international supply and value chains.
