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Warburton Attorneys

Environment

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Warburton Attorneys

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Environment - South Africa

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Warburton Attorneys is a boutique law firm specialising in environmental law and sustainability. The firm provides ongoing advice on a range of environmental matters to corporate entities in various sectors, including real estate, energy and mining. The team represents nature reserves in opposition to development and mining applications, as well as advising on environmental and biodiversity impact assessments. The firm assists corporations with compliance issues and is increasingly active representing mining and natural resources companies.

Work Highlights

Warburton Attorneys advised Sibanye Stillwater in regard to the regulations around contaminated land issues in the mining sector.

Notable practitioners
Catherine Warburton
Catherine Warburton advises a broad range of international and domestic energy and mining clients on environmental regulatory compliance as well as environmental due diligence and disputes.

Catherine Warburton is very diligent. In my opinion, she is one of the best environmental lawyers in the country. She thoroughly understands every single aspect of what she deals with.


Melissa Strydom

Melissa Strydom has a depth of environmental law experience. She advises both public and private clients on an array of matters, including environmental compliance and regulatory work.

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