Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by DS Avocats
DS Avocats' department of Environmental and Sustainable Development Law offers unparalleled expertise and a global reputation built over 30 years of dedication in the field. We ensure the highest standard of assistance, supporting our clients through every phase of their projects and business endeavors with a profound commitment to environmental sustainability and development.
Recognized for our extensive capabilities, our department addresses a wide array of activities related to sustainable buildings and cities, circular economy and energy, renewable energy sources, management of contaminated sites and land, environmental permits, waste and reversal of waste status, noise pollution, biodiversity conservation, workplace health and safety, and litigation, for both public and private entities.
Embracing a cross-professional methodology, we have forged robust partnerships with engineering, technical, and economic experts. Our objective is to deliver effective, practical solutions that benefit all stakeholders involved. With our teams' combined expertise and our extensive network of offices around the world, we offer our clients exceptional cross-practice, international support, setting a new standard in environmental and sustainable development legal services.
Whether you're embarking on a new project or seeking to enhance your organization's environmental footprint, our expert team is ready to guide you through every step.
Chambers Review
DS Avocats has a solid environmental practice with particular strength in litigation and arbitration matters. The team represents clients before administrative, commercial and criminal courts. The law firm has notable experience in contaminated site issues, water pollution and the post-M&A transfer of liability for environmental damage. DS Avocats frequently advises on environmental due diligence of industrial sites. The lawyers offer further expertise in waste management and classified installation regulations. The team represents clients from the pharmaceutical, mining and energy sectors.
Notable Practitioners
Patricia Savin's practice includes advising on classified facilities regulations, waste management, and water and soil pollution cases. She also represents clients before administrative and criminal courts.
"I find Patricia excellent. She has great expertise, technical knowledge and very impressive problem-solving skills."
Yvon Martinet assists clients, in a contentious and non-contentious capacity, with carbon credit issues, pollution cases and circular economy mandates.