Théo Jaekel is a lawyer specialising in business and human rights and international law. He brings 15+ years of experience working with multinational companies, both as in-house and external legal counsel, research-based civil society organisations, and academia. Currently, he works as an independent business and human rights advisor.
Théo’s hands-on experience in the implementation of international standards and legal frameworks on business and human rights includes designing and embedding due diligence processes across value chains and global operations, conducting in-depth and on-the-ground research and investigations in high-risk countries, establishing governance and accountability structures, and supporting clients in legal cases.
Théo is a frequent and internationally recognised panel speaker and lecturer at several universities and has held several board seats for international organisations.
Théo holds an LL.M. in international law from Stockholm University and his previous experiences include managing the global legal human rights team at Ericsson Group as Director, Business and Human Rights, establishing and leading the human rights practice group at Vinge law firm, as well as conducting research projects and investigations on corporate accountability, including field work in high-risk and conflict-affected areas, for Swedwatch.
As a trained and certified SA8000 auditor, Théo conducts social audits in a wide range of sectors and geographies, including extractives, ICT manufacturing and apparel.
