Lawyers from the Department form part of Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Environmental Law Practice Group. They advise companies operating in a multitude of sectors, financial institutions and local authorities. Their experience of working with public and private developers allows them to offer expert advice on planning and development issues.

Environment

Industrial regulations Operational licenses and emission quotas Management and reconversion of industrial parks Financial and tax aspects Assessment of financial provisions and guarantees Negotiation of subsidies and low interest loans Validation of financial returns Tax aspects of environmental law Sustainable development Protection of natural environments Monitoring impact on health Applying health and safety rules

Cleanup of polluted sites Liability issues Cooperation with technical inspectors Risk management Environmental and legal due diligence Devising and implementing compliance programs Negotiation of warranty clauses Appraisal of insurance policies

Planning and development

Planning policies Drafting and reviewing local planning schemes Enforcement of coastline and mountain protection legislation Projects in the Paris area Planning permissions Assistance with planning enquiries Amendment and transfer of planning permission Litigation before the administrative and judicial courts Contacts Laurent Deruy Emmanuel Vital-Durand

Planning Development contracts Project investment and tax considerations Purchase pre-emption rights and expropriation issues

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