Environment - South Africa
What the team is known for
Warburton Attorneys is a boutique specialising in environmental law and sustainability. The firm provides ongoing advice on a range of environmental matters to corporate entities in various sectors, including real estate, energy and mining. The team represents nature reserves in opposition to development and mining applications, as well as advising on environmental and biodiversity impact assessments. The firm assists corporations with compliance issues, and is increasingly active representing mining and natural resources companies.
Strengths
"Warburton Attorneys give advice and guidance of a very high quality."
"The law firm's responses are quick and comprehensive."
Work highlights
Warburton Attorneys defended BP in a private prosecution regarding the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.
Notable practitioners
Catherine Warburton advises a broad range of international and domestic energy and mining clients on environmental regulatory compliance as well as environmental due diligence and disputes. "Catherine Warburton is excellent and a pleasure to work with."