When clients need an effective solution to environmental challenges they want to deal directly with specialists in their field. That's exactly what we offer our clients at North South Environmental Law. We have a results-focused approach within an efficient cost-effective framework. All of us enjoy working with a diverse range of people from developers to council officers and expert consultants.
Our directors have represented a diverse range of clients; some recent projects are outlined below.
Preparation and advice on district and regional plans, policy statements as well as submissions on plan changes
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Obtaining resource consents, designations and other environmental approvals
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Compliance and liability issues including defending prosecutions and enforcement proceedings
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Strategic planning and policy advice on environmental, public and local government law
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Advice on all aspects of environmental and administrative legislation (e.g. the Resource Management Act 1991, Local Government Act 2002 and Marine and Coastal Area Act 2011)
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Obtaining changes to legislative proposals and Bills, select committee processes and lobbying central government
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Liquor licensing and related court appearances
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Climate change and advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme
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Due diligence advice for property transactions
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Appearances before local authorities, Boards of Inquiry, the Environment Court and higher courts of appeal
Some past project case studies are available below: