Environmental Law

The firm offers comprehensive legal services in environmental compliance, permitting, and dispute resolution, delivering both legal and technical expertise in navigating the complex and evolving landscape of Philippine environmental regulation.

Our lawyers advise clients across various highly regulated sectors—including energy, mining, manufacturing, food production, real estate development, and infrastructure—on how to meet environmental obligations without compromising operational and commercial objectives.

We provide end-to-end assistance in complying with key environmental laws and regulatory frameworks, including the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and related issuances from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and local government units.

Our services include:

• Environmental Compliance Advisory: Assistance in obtaining and maintaining Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs), Discharge Permits, Hazardous Waste Registrations, and Pollution Control clearances.
• Due Diligence and Environmental Risk Assessment: Evaluation of environmental implications for mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale development or industrial projects, including site contamination risks and compliance gaps.
• Advisory for Food Manufacturing and Processing Plants: Support for compliance with wastewater treatment, air emissions, solid waste segregation, and sanitation-related environmental regulations applicable to food manufacturing and agribusiness operations.
• Legal Representation in Environmental Disputes: Representation before courts and administrative agencies in connection with environmental violations, enforcement actions, citizen suits, and claims under the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases.
• Mediation and Administrative Proceedings: Defense in environmental mediation, show cause orders, and notices of violation issued by regulatory authorities.
• Sustainability Governance: Drafting of internal environmental policies, regulatory compliance protocols, and sustainability frameworks aligned with ESG goals and climate risk disclosure standards.
• Advisory for Energy Projects: Legal support for energy companies in addressing the environmental permitting and compliance requirements for conventional and renewable energy infrastructure.

With a solid understanding of both environmental law and operational realities, the firm equips clients with practical and forward-looking legal solutions that promote both regulatory compliance and long-term environmental responsibility.