Environmental Law Firm
Here at JD Solicitors, our environmental lawyers have the knowledge and experience in environmental law to support you with your case. We’ll work diligently to assist you in all aspects of environmental litigation and environmental regulations, no matter the complexity.
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Why choose JD to represent you in environmental law matters?
Our team of expert solicitors in england and wales has a unique understanding of environmental law and how it works. Our experience in this area of law is extensive and includes but isn’t limited to helping clients in the government and regulatory space to local authorities and the private sector. We have the background and knowledge to provide regulatory compliance and legal advice on any type of environmental matter that may arise and interrupt your business or workflow.
The wide range of areas within environmental law that our team of lawyers specialises in include;
- Product stewardship
- Energy efficiency
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement
- Site closure and divestment
- Environmental disputes
- Carbon law
- Environmental risk management
- Environmental compliance
- Environmental permitting
- Water law
- Resource and waste management
We not only have a large dedicated environmental litigation team but our legal experts can also advise you on all facets of environmental law which includes representation in prosecutions. We also provide guidance and legal input on risk and remediation, project support, and bespoke environmental issues. It doesn’t matter what aspect of environmental law you have questions about or your type of case, we can help.
What is environmental law?
A good question to answer when wanting to know if you require legal assistance is what is environmental law and what type of offences can occur. Environmental law can cover but isn’t limited to:
- Health and safety
- Dumping of waste
- Recycling
- Environmental disasters
- Climate change
- Alternative energy sources
When the UK enacted the Environmental Protection Act in 1990, it was the UK’s first piece of legislation that was centred exclusively on the environment. What this piece of law did was define the structure and authority for waste management and the control of emissions into the environment. Furthermore, it spelled out requirements around air pollution, land waste, and smoke, fumes, dust, smell, and noise.
In 2008, the UK enacted the Climate Change Act making it the first country in the world to have a long-term framework for cutting carbon emissions. This act communicated and displayed a commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 80% by the year 2050. Most recently, the government took its commitment a step further by making it a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions by the year 2050.
Despite there being mention of a climate crisis, environmental law remains and is viewed as a very specialist area. Our law firm is one of a few that focuses on this topic and specialises in environmental law. We are not only experts on the topics it involves but our legal team has the experience required to help you navigate your situation and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
