Case study: How the BHP dam disaster exposed head office liability risks

By Jon Guy 2026-11-11T17:06:00

The collapse of a Brazilian dam and subsequent litigation against BHP’s parent companies highlight the growing legal exposure facing multinational businesses and the importance of documenting how risks are managed across international operations.

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