Environment Agency Investigations

The Environment Agency’s enforcement aim is to make sure that business and industry takes appropriate action to protect the environment. Environment Agency investigations include:

• pollution control
• waste regulation
• the management of water resources
• flood defence
• fisheries
• conservation and
• navigation.

Activities that the Environment Agency deal with range from the regulation of recreational pursuits to the most complicated industrial processes.

Environment Agency investigations consider a wide range of factors when deciding whether or not to prosecute, so it is important to have experienced Environment Agency investigation solicitors on your side. Factors include:

• the environmental effect of the offence
• the forseeability of the offence or the circumstances leading to it
• the intent of the offender, individually and/or corporately
• any history of offending and the attitude of the offender
• the deterrent effect of a prosecution, on the offender and others
• the personal circumstances of the offender.

The Environment Agency investigation will decide how important each factor is in the circumstances of each case and go on to make an overall assessment.

What we can do for you if you find yourself under Environment Agency investigation

Our experienced business crime and regulation solicitors can be consulted on sector specific environmental legislation and have experience in negotiating and liaising with the Environment Agency to ensure compliance and avoid prosecution.

Not only can our Environment Agency investigation solicitors provide legal advice and assistance in relation to the changing regulations and the defence of complex prosecutions arising from local authority or Environment Agency investigations, we can also provide education and training for organisations and their employees to minimise business disruption and exposure to an investigation or prosecution.

What we have done for others

Our experience includes successfully defending individuals and companies subject to Environment Agency investigations and prosecutions including:

• breach of environmental permit conditions
• discharge into waterways
• fly tipping
• waste control.

Contact us about Environment Agency investigations

If you would like to speak to our specialists please call 0800 916 9054 or e-mail enquiries@rjw.co.uk.

We have offices nationwide.