ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
South Africa has a substantial legislative- and policy framework that governs and guides environmental management and decision-making. Whilst environmental impact assessment processes and the prevention and mitigation of pollution are some of the matters that are regulated by this framework, its scope is much wider and more intricate. It plays a role in virtually all sectors of the economy and our clients include stakeholders in agriculture, property development, energy, waste management, and mining. Our services include:
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General advice on compliance with a wide range of environmental legislation that governs different sectors of the economy;
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Focused regulatory management for stakeholders in regulatory processes aimed at acquiring environmental authorisation;
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Drafting of submissions to regulatory authorities as part of public participation processes;
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Assisting environmental- and specialist consultants with the legal aspects of environmental impact processes;
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Liaison with regulatory authorities on behalf of stakeholders;
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High Court litigation pertaining to environmental disputes.
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