Protecting nature and the environment has become increasingly important in Germany in recent decades. For example, environmental protection has been firmly anchored as a state objective in German Basic Law (Article 20a GG) since 1994. To protect the ecosystem and the natural environment from negative impacts, German environmental law regulates how to deal with them in a multitude of laws and regulations. German immission control law, nature and landscape conservation and waste law are particularly important. In most cases, however, several legal areas are affected, making it challenging for a non-lawyer to get an overview of the current legal situation.
The German law firm Schlun & Elseven offers expert legal assistance to provide our clients with the support they need. Our lawyers are well acquainted with the legal and regulatory environment in this area for companies and have extensive experience in dealing with the competent authorities. As a full-service, multidisciplinary law firm, we provide you with expert assistance in all matters relevant to German environmental law. Whether you need us to answer any legal questions, develop a suitable environmental management system for your company, or provide legal assistance in a lawsuit – our lawyers will support you with their in-depth expertise and extensive experience. We look forward to working with you.
Environmental Law for Private Clients
Private clients necessarily have different interests in environmental law than companies. In addition to altruistic motives, they are often concerned with protection against third parties’ interference or matters affecting their property or garden. The following problems are common:
- Street noise
- Smells and noise from restaurants
- Boundary planting
- Compost and bonfires
- Water wells
- Railway noise
Our lawyers will advise you on your legal options and work with you to find a legal solution that is tailored to your needs.
Environmental Law for Companies in Germany
Environmental law requirements on companies are usually characterised by legal complexity in Germany. It is, therefore, essential to monitor all the legal specifics closely to prevent violations of applicable environmental law. Product law regulations on environmental protection are increasing across all sectors. These include, for example, the handling of old equipment or the proper disposal of hazardous waste.
To provide our clients with clarity regarding the proper handling of products and disposal of packaging and accompanying material, Schlun & Elseven offers comprehensive legal advice. Our German environmental lawyers develop a strategy for complying with statutory registration and reporting obligations for our clients. We answer your questions on labelling, end-user information, and legal take-back obligations. Whether it is the initiation of a planning procedure or your company’s environmental impact assessment, our experienced legal experts will accompany you in every phase of your project. In doing so, they ensure that a solution is reached for your company that aligns with the applicable environmental law in Germany and safeguards your company’s needs and interests.
Approval and Planning Procedures
A large part of our legal work is supporting and managing complex licensing and planning approval procedures, regional planning and planning procedures, and environmental impact assessments. In particular, the strict requirements of nature conservation and species protection law, immission control law and water law must be observed.
Schlun & Elseven attaches great importance to thoroughly reviewing all planning and application documents in advance. In this way, the risk of possible conflicts can be minimised. At the same time, it can be ensured that the constantly increasing requirements are considered. If necessary, we will represent you in court so that nothing stands in the way of the realisation of your project.
Project Developments and Transactions
In project developments within the company, many details must be considered. Any existing conflicts of use must be resolved, and risks of contaminated sites must be avoided. When structuring and implementing projects with potential environmental impacts, all advantages, disadvantages, and possible risks must be carefully weighed against each other.
We provide competent legal advice across legal fields and topics as a multidisciplinary full-service law firm. Our experienced lawyers in German real estate law, public procurement law and general construction law closely monitor all the specifics.
Schlun & Elseven: Your Legal Counsel for all Environmental Law Issues
As a multidisciplinary full-service law firm, we guarantee our clients expert and committed legal assistance – regardless of whether your rights and interests need to be enforced through criminal or civil law.
Practice Group: German Environmental Law
Practice Group:
German Environmental Law
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