Environment
Service
We understand the growing importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility in real estate, which is why our team is committed to providing cutting-edge legal advice that ensures your projects comply with environmental regulations while achieving sustainable outcomes.
Whether you’re developing a residential, commercial, or mixed-use property, navigating environmental laws can be complex. Our team combines deep knowledge of both real estate and environmental law to offer tailored, strategic solutions that manage risks, improve sustainability, and help you meet your environmental goals.
Whether you’re navigating the intricacies of construction contracts, managing disputes, or ensuring compliance with building regulations, our dedicated team provides expert legal guidance every step of the way.
Our Environmental Real Estate Services
We provide a full range of environmental services designed to support all stages of real estate development, from acquisition through to post-completion. Below are the key areas of environmental law and regulation that we cover:
- As part of any real estate transaction, our team conducts comprehensive environmental due diligence to identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with a property. This includes reviewing site contamination, assessing potential liability for remediation, and evaluating compliance with local environmental regulations.
- We work with clients to assess environmental reports, including site assessments and audits, and advise on potential impacts to help inform purchasing decisions and development strategies.
- Securing planning consent often involves satisfying stringent environmental regulations, including issues related to land contamination, biodiversity, and sustainability. Our team assists clients in navigating these requirements, ensuring that all necessary environmental permits and consents are obtained to avoid project delays.
- We advise on environmental impact assessments (EIAs), required under UK planning law, helping clients prepare and submit robust reports that demonstrate how their developments meet environmental obligations.
- We assist developers and property owners in achieving sustainability goals, including compliance with green building standards such as BREEAM, LEED, and Passivhaus. Our team advises on the legal aspects of integrating energy-efficient systems, renewable energy solutions, and environmentally friendly materials into projects.
- From design to completion, we ensure that your project meets or exceeds the requirements for sustainability certifications, helping to secure tax incentives, grants, or other forms of government support for eco-friendly buildings.
- Our environmental experts assist clients in identifying and managing contaminated land issues, from pre-acquisition assessments to implementing remediation strategies. We advise on the legal obligations related to contaminated land, ensuring compliance with both UK environmental laws and international standards.
- Whether it’s land reclamation or managing existing contamination, we work with contractors, environmental consultants, and local authorities to ensure the proper remediation process is followed, minimising both legal and financial risks.
- In the event of disputes related to environmental issues, we provide expert legal representation in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Whether disputes arise from contamination claims, breach of environmental obligations, or planning challenges, we work to resolve conflicts swiftly and efficiently.
- Our team is highly experienced in resolving environmental disputes in the context of real estate transactions, development projects, and property management, helping clients avoid costly delays and penalties.
- In the face of growing regulatory and market pressures, we advise clients on strategies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. From carbon reporting requirements to carbon-neutral development strategies, we help clients implement sustainable building practices that reduce environmental impact.
- Our team assists in understanding the evolving energy regulations, including the UK’s carbon reduction targets, and advising on how to comply with carbon emission reporting and offsetting requirements.
- Proper water management and waste disposal are critical considerations for any development. We provide legal advice on managing water resources, including water extraction, treatment, and wastewater disposal, ensuring that projects adhere to environmental standards.
- We also assist in developing strategies for reducing waste through recycling, repurposing, and minimising landfill contributions. Our team ensures that developers comply with waste management regulations, reducing environmental impact while avoiding penalties.
- Our environmental law experts help clients comply with biodiversity regulations, including the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations and the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Whether you’re involved in urban regeneration, rural development, or mixed-use projects, we provide advice on how to protect and enhance biodiversity.
- We assist in securing necessary permissions for developments that may impact protected species or habitats and help with creating biodiversity management plans to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
- As the UK continues to face the challenges posed by climate change, we offer legal advice on developing climate-resilient real estate. From flood risk assessments to designing buildings that are resistant to extreme weather conditions, we guide clients in mitigating the environmental impacts of climate change.
- We also help clients access funding or incentives for developing climate-adapted buildings, ensuring they are both sustainable and resilient in the long term.
- As part of the planning and development process, we assist developers in preparing and reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to assess the potential effects of projects on the environment.
- Our team works with environmental consultants to ensure that EIAs are compliant with both UK and EU regulations, helping to avoid costly delays in the planning process. We also advise on public consultation requirements and assist in responding to feedback from local communities or environmental groups.
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