Environment

About

Provided by Setterwalls

Setterwalls’ environmental law practice is one of the most well-rated practises in Sweden. The team combines sound knowledge and extensive experience in all areas of environmental law. Our clients include Swedish and international companies of all sizes as well as the State and municipalities.

Specialist team with wide-ranging environment expertise
We work closely with our clients and, depending on the nature of the case, we put together a team of experts tailoring the legal work according to the requirements of each case.

We assist our clients with reviews relating to water rights to cases involving industries, incineration plants and wind farms. We also guide our clients when investing in infra-structure, construction contracts and land development.

Our specialists deal with water and environmental cases in court and are regularly involved in preventing and eliminating problems with regard to environmental law and risks when it comes to development, acquisitions and other projects.

We participate in legislative work and assist industry associations with comments on proposals and proposals for simplifications of rules.

Advise in all aspects of environmental law, such as:

• permit applications and notifications
• regulatory and compliance
• liability for contaminated areas and serious environmental damages
• environmental damages
• environmental risks in transactions and development projects
• contracts and negotiations
• economic instruments
• education in industry forums.