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Environment

More than ever, the environment is at the forefront of policy with new laws impacting on every area of business. Failure to comply with legislation can result in fines and civil claims as well as damaging headlines.

Our team of specialists work in every industry from energy companies and multinational manufacturers to local authorities and charities as well as regulators.

We offer clear, commercial advice and guidance on a wide range of concerns, from air quality and contaminated land to hazardous waste and water pollution as well as CSR policies. Our team work at the cutting edge of legal environmental issues, including carbon emissions trading, water abstraction rights trading, contaminated land and producer responsibility legislation such as WEEE and REACH.

We can help you with:

  • Real estate: mitigating land contamination risks
  • Planning: air pollution, nature conservation and other impacts
  • Litigation: nuisance and negligence claims and judicial reviews
  • Transportation: aviation and rail emissions, and pollution incidents
  • Tax: landfill taxes and climate change levy
  • Construction: energy performance of buildings and noise pollution
  • Health and safety: asbestos, REACH and COMAH controls
  • Funding: investments in windfarms, biofuel and waste projects
  • Regulation: criminal prosecutions and regulatory enforcement notices
  • Advice: site surveys and access to environmental information

A first class 
team

Legal 500 UK 2008

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

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