Due diligence, tenure and agricultural investment. A guide to the dual responsibilities of private sector lawyers advising on the acquisition of land and natural resources

Publisher(s)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Topics
  Consultation & FPIC, Contracts, Due diligence, E&S impact assessment, Grievances & redress, Legal advice, Transparency & anti-corruption
Audience
  Legal advisors, Lenders & investors, Operators, Service providers
Tools and Guides

Due diligence, tenure and agricultural investment. A guide to the dual responsibilities of private sector lawyers advising on the acquisition of land and natural resources

  Jan 01th, 2019

This guide examines the role and responsibilities of private sector lawyers when advising their clients on agricultural investments. It discusses how lawyers can prevent and/or address and mitigate adverse human rights impacts on holders of legitimate tenure rights when advising on or conducting their due diligence and risk assessment processes on behalf of their clients. It provides a number of key recommendations, including on how to align legal advice with the VGGT and CFS-RAI.