WASTE
Waste facilities involve complex property, regulatory, and operational considerations, from land ownership and site acquisition to environmental compliance, planning permissions, and redevelopment projects. We advise councils, waste management companies, and investors on managing and developing waste assets efficiently, safely, and in line with legal and environmental requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on a development consent order for two energy-from-waste generating stations in Kent with capacities of 42MW and 75MW
Provided strategic and planning advice to a central government body on a major waste disposal facility. This involved 2 bilateral planning agreements and review procedures to retain compliance with policy.
Advised a waste management company on procurement issues surrounding several major PFI/PPP projects in London and nationwide.
Drafted lease of premises for use by a waste management organisation.
Advised a waste disposal agency on a lease for a major waste disposal and recycling centre, including agreements on maintainence on shared grounds and grants of easement for access.
Advised on the proposed letting of an airport waste treatment facility.
Registration of land used by a waste management facility
Legal issues that may arise
Environmental law.
Lease of premises.
Acquisitions and disposals of sites.
Development and planning.
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With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
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