Environmental and Planning Law

Effective risk management und strategic planning during the pre-phase

Greenfield investments present a high level of complexity, with effective risk management and strategic planning serving as critical factors in the early-on decision-making process for the investments.

Your key questions, challenges and objectives

Can the planned project be realized at the intended location in accordance with current planning law? If not: Can a change in the regional or municipal planning law be achieved?
What environmental regulations must be observed for the realization of the project? What permits are required?
What requirements must be observed in connection with the extended producer responsibility (EPR)?

How we support

Analysis of municipal and regional planning requirements
Cooperation with the local planning and environmental authorities as well as urban and environmental planners
Early identification of prohibitions under nature conservation law concerning the project and advice on possible exemptions and necessary compensatory measures
Experience in dealing with the relevant authorities in order to efficiently navigate lengthy and complex approval processes
Support with the legally compliant implementation of requirements in connection with the EPR, e.g. handling of packaging, EU Battery Regulation, EU Ecodesign Regulation