Environmental Law.

“Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to his or her wellbeing”. This right goes even further by adding the following” “Everyone has the right to have the environment protected, for benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures”.

What does the Environment entails?

“Environment means the surroundings within which humans exist and that are made up of:

i. The land, water and atmosphere of the earth;ii. Microorganisms, plant and animal life;iii. Any part or combination of (i) and (ii) and the interrelationship among and

between them; andiv. The physical, chemical, aesthetic and cultural properties and conditions of the

foregoing that influence human health and wellbeing;”

What is Environmental Law ?

i. Litigation This can be either to enforce the above-mentioned rights and legal requirements on to specific business entities, or to protect the specific business entities from such claims.

ii. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) This is the consideration, investigation, assessment and reporting of potential impact on the environment, socioeconomic conditions and cultural heritage of activities listed in the EIA regulations (as amended).

iii. Licensing, Permissions and Authorities This includes the application of all required licenses, permissions and authorities for a specific activity as required by all the different legislations and governmental departments involved through the scope and effects of this activity.

iv. Environmental Management Systems The development, implementation and assessment of an environmental management system for companies of legal entities.

v. Legal Compliance Assessment A comprehensive assessment will be carried out on a company or business to asses and ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and requirements of relevant governmental departments.

vi. Labour Law We can provide all full service in relation to labour matters including the drafting of Health and Safety Policies in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. A comprehensive assessment can be carried out on a company or business to asses and ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations and any other Labour legislation.

vii. Carbon Tax Assessment of a company or business in terms of current proposed Carbon Tax legislation as well as assessing the possibilities of obtaining Carbon Credits or Carbon Credit Certification.

viii PropertyWe can manage and administrate the environmental impact assessment process and streamline this process through liaison with all role-players and relevant governmental departments on behalf of prospective developers or new owners. We will administrate and manage all assessments in regards of contaminated or potentially contaminated land, including advice regarding waste management and air pollution mitigation. Administrate and complete a detailed assessment regarding all relevant environmental requirements, licensing, authorities and permissions needed in terms of all relevant environmental legislation and governmental departments in regards to proposed developments and pre-acquisition of property.