Environmental Advice
Review of legal status (social and environmental) of concessions, licenses and contracts from the perspective of environmental regulations and permitting requirements
Environmental law advice relating to the administrative procedures and processes for obtaining licenses, permits and concessions from the relevant environmental authorities as required for the development of oil and gas, mining and infrastructure projects
Guidance and support for the development and maintenance of strong local community relationships and the establishment of effective corporate social responsibility programs and policies
Legal and practical advice and guidance relating to public hearings on environmental issues and associated processes (including preparation for and support during public hearings on environmental issues)
Legal advice relating to environmental monitoring and associated obligations during the construction, development, abandonment and restoration of mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects.
Due diligence, from an environmental perspective, during the construction and development phases of projects, including corporate obligations, parameters and conditions imposed by legislation, licenses, permits and concessions.
Legal advice and support relating to environmental sanctions and penalties.
Legal assistance in court proceedings initiated against the owners of development projects in the mining, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors pertaining to environmental obligations – including issues involving compliance orders, direct compensation, potential loss of permits/authorisation to proceed and restoration obligations.
