Environmental law, soil and groundwater contamination

Environmental law deals with the regulations for the protection of the environment from harmful emissions and immissions as well as the handling of environmentally hazardous installations and substances. A permit is required under the Federal Immission Control Act for the construction, modification, expansion and operation of certain facilities. It may also be necessary to obtain a permit under water law for the handling of substances hazardous to water and the use of bodies of water. VOELKER provides comprehensive advice on approval procedures under water law and immission control law and represents the interests of companies and private individuals. This includes

• representing the interests of existing owners and authorities

• the drafting and negotiation of remediation agreements

• drafting and negotiating contracts under private law with parties involved in remediation (construction companies, experts, etc.)

• Representation in objection and legal proceedings