Environmental Law and Zoning

The focus of our experts is to work with clients to develop solutions in environmental and planning law that minimize legal risks and maximize opportunities. Our lawyers assist clients both in and out of court. Our advice focuses on

• soil protection, e.g., remediation planning, defense against injunctions or negotiations with authorities on remediation,
• waste and packaging law, including drafting contracts with systems, waste management companies and public waste management authorities, internal company waste management organization or issues relating to the German Commercial Waste Regulation (Gewerbeabfallverordnung),
• immission control, where we assist with permitting procedures, advise during plant operation or defend against subsequent orders,
• water law, where we advise on water use, discharge and wastewater charges or extraction fees, and assist in permitting proceedings,
• sectoral planning law, e.g., in the areas of energy, networks and roads, where we provide comprehensive legal support to project developers and those affected by projects.

When it comes to environmental compliance in compliance management systems, we work on an interdisciplinary basis with our colleagues from the relevant specialist area to develop individual solutions for our clients.