Environment & Safety

The law and regulation that underpins protection of the environment and human health impacts all of us, from the way we conduct business to the quality of the air that we breathe. Our dedicated team of regulatory lawyers, which includes individuals recognised as leaders in this field, provides day-to-day advice to clients needing to navigate their way through this field of regulation.

In line with our sector strategy, we are particularly active in the waste, oil and gas, nuclear and clean tech sectors.

Our service covers the full range of regulatory issues, including:


  • obtaining operational consents and permits
  • permit transfer
  • interpreting regulatory obligations
  • negotiating with regulators in respect of enforcement positions and pursuing legal challenges where necessary
  • resisting, defending and challenging enforcement action
  • strategic management following major incidents
  • strategic sector based law and policy interpretation
  • holistic advice on regulatory barriers and/or incentives and encouragement mechanisms

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