PRACTICE AREAS
PROTECTED AREAS
Declarations, Conservation, Management Compliance
​​Our firm specialises in providing comprehensive legal services related to the establishment, management, and regulation of protected areas in all provinces of the Republic of South Africa. We advise on compliance with national and provincial conservation laws, including providing assistance in the drafting and implementation of management plans. Our expertise extends to assisting in the resolution of conflicts between conservation goals and land use, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks to safeguard biodiversity and ecological integrity.
LAND USE
PLANNING
SPLUMA, Land Use Planning, NBSRA
We offer legal guidance on the law relating to land use planning and development, ensuring that projects align with South Africa’s environmental and planning laws. Our services include advising on environmental impact assessments (EIAs), rezoning applications, and sustainable development initiatives. We assist developers, government agencies, municipalities and communities to balance economic growth with environmental protection, ensuring that land use decisions are both legally compliant and ecologically responsible.
POLLUTION & WASTE
Permit Applications, Compliance Audits
Our firm provides specialized legal support in addressing pollution control and waste management challenges. We assist clients in complying with South Africa’s stringent environmental laws, including those regulation waste disposal, air and water quality standards, and hazardous material management. Our team also advises on mitigating environmental risks, responding to regulatory enforcement actions, and developing strategies to minimize pollution impacts, ensuring sustainable and legally sound practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
With extensive experience in environmental litigation. We represent clients in disputes involving environmental damage, regulatory non-compliance, and conservation issues. Our litigation services cover a wide range of matters, including judicial review of decisions made by environmental authorities, challenges to development approvals, enforcement of environmental laws, and claims related to ecological harm.
Due Diligence, Contract Review