Gide Loyrette Nouel's Environmental Law Practice Group advises companies operating in a multitude of sectors, financial institutions and local authorities. Its experience of working with public and private developers allows the Firm to offer expert advice on planning and development issues. Environment Industrial regulations Operational licenses Reconversion of industrial parks Financial and tax aspects Assessment of financial provisions and guarantees Negotiation of subsidies 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 consultants Risk management Environmental and legal due diligence Devising and implementing compliance programs Negotiation of warranty clauses Appraisal of insurance policies Planning and development Planning permissions Assistance with planning enquiries Amendment and transfer of planning permission Litigation before the administrative and judicial courts Planning Development contracts Project investment and tax considerations Purchase pre-emption rights and expropriation issues