Environmental Solicitor
If you need legal support for an Environmental Enforcement matter, call us for a no-obligation consultation. We'll listen to your concerns and provide clear guidance on next steps.
Extensive Environmental experience
We have extensive experience in acting for individuals and organisations facing investigations, prosecutions or enforcement procedures conducted by the Environment Agency (EA).
Our team of regulatory and criminal lawyers can provide advice on all environment regulation matters. These include, permits, waste management, packaging waste and criminal prosecutions.
Adkirk Law is able to advise on the following:-
- Regulatory enforcement by the Environment Agency
- Interviews under caution by the Environment Agency
- Prosecutions by the Environment Agency
- Environmental permit compliance
- Breaches of permits,
- Suspension or revocation of environmental permits
- Packaging waste regime
Our experienced team of Environment Law Solicitors have the experience and knowledge to look at the required level of detail to represent you.
Contact our expert solicitors on 0330 111 2814 or complete our online enquiry form below.
Contact Our Environmental Team
If you require free legal advice about a fraud or regulatory legal matter to with Environmental Enforcements and Prosecutions, we would love to hear from you.
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What happens during an Environment Agency investigation?
An investigation can begin with a site visit, a request for records, or a report of suspected non-compliance, and can escalate quickly if the Agency believes a serious breach has occurred. Early legal advice can help ensure your response is appropriate and protects your position.
What should I do if the Environment Agency invites me to an interview under caution?
Being invited to interview under caution is a significant step that signals the matter is being treated seriously enough that prosecution could follow. We represent individuals and businesses at these interviews to ensure they’re properly prepared before attending.
Can my environmental permit be suspended or revoked?
Yes. A breach of permit conditions, whether accidental or otherwise, can expose a business to enforcement action, including suspension or revocation of the permit — which can have an immediate and serious impact on your ability to operate.
Do packaging waste regulations apply to my business?
Packaging waste is a distinct regulatory area with its own producer responsibility obligations under UK packaging waste regulations, separate from general waste management compliance. Non-compliance in either area can lead to enforcement notices, fines or prosecution.
What happens if the Environment Agency decides to prosecute my business?
Environmental prosecutions are heard before the Magistrates’ or Crown Court depending on their seriousness, and can carry substantial fines or, in serious cases, custodial sentences for individuals found responsible.
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