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Environmental compliance and regulation

Providing legal advice on the full range of environmental compliance and regulation issues, ensuring your business meets UK environmental standards with our solutions.

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Regulation is changing rapidly, and businesses across all sectors require specialist advice to minimise the risk of non-compliance, while maximising emerging opportunities.

With expert knowledge of UK and EU regulations, we help our clients with the full spectrum of environmental compliance issues at a day-to-day operational level. We have particular expertise at negotiating with regulators and resolving intricate challenges.

Our team is trusted by national and global businesses to support their operational teams on the ground, providing practical compliance advice that aligns with their commercial objectives.

Our regulatory compliance specialists work closely with clients across various sectors, ensuring they stay informed and compliant with the latest regulatory developments and use experience from one sector in other sectors.

We produce periodic updates tailored to each client’s business and sector, helping them navigate any changes to the regulatory landscape.

Our environmental compliance and regulation services cover the full range of environmental regulation.

Services

Environmental permitting, licensing, and consents

We advise businesses on all issues arising from the permitting process, including negotiating with regulators on issues arising from applications, transfers, variations, surrenders or enforcement processes.

Product stewardship

Our team advises on compliance with UK and EU product stewardship regulations, covering all aspects from manufacturing and supply to the safe disposal of products and substances.

Land use restrictions, habitats, and nature conservation

We offer legal advice on navigating land use restrictions, management schemes, and engaging with regulators to ensure compliance with conservation laws.

Environmental reporting

We assist with mandatory and voluntary reporting requirements, including those for greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring compliant submissions to regulators and relevant stakeholders.

Contaminated land

We advise on complex contaminated land issues. We provide strategic solutions, from challenging regulatory actions to advising on high-profile sites, working with public and private clients to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Real estate

We advise on integrating environmental considerations into real estate, including energy efficiency, green leases, and investments in clean technologies and renewable energy.

Environmental Management Systems (EMSs)

We advise on EMSs such as ISO14001, particularly in relation to the development of legal registers, ensuring your business operates within legal and environmental compliance frameworks.

Access to environmental information

We support public bodies in fulfilling their obligations under the Environmental Information Regulations Act 2004 and advise private clients on how best to protect commercially sensitive data from public disclosure and on obtaining information from public authorities.

Periodic alerts service and training

We deliver tailored updates on environmental law and conduct bespoke training sessions for legal teams, senior management, and environmental health and safety professionals.

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Examples of our work

Multinational manufacturing company

Advising in relation to a new waste technology to be introduced into the UK in particular on the end-of-waste status of various end products and a submission to the Environment Agency’s end-of-waste panel, as well as environmental permitting issues.

Local authority

Advised on potential liability under the Contaminated Land Regime in relation to a closed landfill and the strategy to minimise the risks of such liability together with negotiations to share ongoing monitoring and management costs with the current owner of the landfill.

New nuclear developer

Advised on compliance with CE and UKCA marking requirements in respect of equipment and components in a large-scale nuclear new build project.

Landowner

Provided legal guidance on regulatory requirements for construction in a main river, securing flood defence consent through negotiations with the Environment Agency.

Waste tyre recycling company

Advised on the status of end-of-life tyres and the various legal regimes which apply to them, including for export, and the potential changes to UK, EU and global export regimes.

Leisure industry client

Negotiated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) management agreement with Natural England, balancing conservation needs with the client’s commercial objectives in the leisure industry.

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REACH, chemicals regulation and product stewardship

Our REACH, chemicals regulation and product stewardship lawyers provide expert advice on compliance, enforcement, and disputes. Product stewardship impacts businesses across supply chains, requiring a proactive approach to regulatory obligations.

We help clients navigate UK and EU product stewardship regimes, including REACH, CLP, BPR, RoHS, and other frameworks. Our team advises governments, industry bodies, and multinational businesses, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and addressing enforcement issues.

With extensive experience, including direct involvement in shaping REACH legislation, we offer strategic advice to help clients meet evolving regulatory demands.

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What others say

“Leading the way on environment and climate for a very long time.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

“The team does diverse work covering regulatory, advisory, public and private law litigation with a very collaborative work ethic.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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