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Environmental Law

Environmental law regulates, among other things, noise protection, water protection, emission control, contaminated sites, the Major Accidents Ordinance and environmental impact assessments. Environmental law is therefore extremely complex. Its regulatory instruments include market-based instruments, regulations under tax law, the coordination of procedures and various provisions for the protection of people and the environment.

Particularly in the context of the climate crisis, issues related to environmental law are becoming increasingly important. Companies in all sectors are increasingly confronted with pressure from politics and the public. Market participants in the financial sector, for example, are repeatedly urged to invest sustainably. In this context, corporate social responsibility is particularly relevant. In addition to binding regulations, there are some soft laws in this area that companies can commit to voluntarily.

Our firm has a long tradition of advising companies of all kinds. We specialize in the development of corporate governance and compliance programs as well as internal control mechanisms. We advise and assist companies in the development and implementation of such compliance programs.

We provide comprehensive legal advice to businesses on all environmental matters, including regulatory and zoning issues. Our expertise also includes real estate transactions, environmental remediation and cost recovery, representation in environmental litigation, advising environmentally sensitive companies and more. As environmental protection is very close to our hearts, we naturally take the utmost care in this regard.

Environmental Law

In addition, we naturally also advise and represent private individuals in all environmental law matters, for example on questions of noise protection or emission control as well as on construction projects. In all contentious cases, we initially strive for amicable solutions. If, unfortunately, an out-of-court settlement between the parties is out of reach, we will reliably represent you before all Swiss courts and authorities. In doing so, we make full use of all available legal means to enforce the best interests of our clients. Economic aspects are also always at the center of our service.