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Jelena Plamenac
Senior Attorney at Law
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Jelena Plamenac
Senior Attorney at Law
Environmental Law
Helping clients on the path to a more sustainable future
The landscape of the environmental law is an assembly of complex regulations and policies that change at a frenetic pace. Private and public entities are, now more than ever, pressured to deal with these issues as non-compliance can lead to significant financial and reputational issues.
Zastita životne sredine
Savet usmeren ka održivijoj budućnosti poslovanja
Pravni okvir koji reguliše životnu sredinu je skup složenih propisa i politika koje se menjaju frenetičnom brzinom. Privatni i javni subjekti su sada, više nego ikad ranije, pod pritiskom da svoje poslovanje u potpunosti usaglase sa ovim pravilima imajući u vidu da nepoštovanje istih može dovesti do značajnih finansijskih izdataka i reputacionih izazova.
Local and regional experts
Environmental practice at VP Law Firm consists of local and regional legal experts to assist clients when implementing changes related to environmental policy and regulations, never losing sight of compliance in their operations.
Our services in this sphere are:
- Environmental impact assessment of projects and obtaining report approval;
- Preparation and implementation of environmental damage remedy plans;
- Preparation and implementation of plans to bring operations into line with environmental standards in force in Serbia and / or EU and sustainability;
- Inspection and other proof of compliance procedures for prescribed emission, technology, waste disposal and products standards.
Specialized in environmental law
Environmental attorneys at VP Law Firm assist clients and communities on their path to a more sustainable future. Through a range of issues such as land, water, air contamination, climate change to sustainability, energy efficiency, waste disposal and use of renewables, the team solves unique legal challenges and needs of each client while monitoring changes in regulations and legislation that might affect the clients’ future business plans.
Years of experience
Combining years of experience our lawyers provide legal services across the full spectrum of environmental issues, from basic contracts and permits to complex site cleanups, litigations, and compliance matters.
We will create a winning strategy
We are careful to tailor our environmental services to the specific needs of each client.
We advise our clients on the most cost-effective solutions available, ensuring them that they can make properly informed decisions on short-, medium- and long-term environmental issues and create the adequate corporate environmental strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
To ensure compliance with environmental laws, it is important to adhere to all relevant regulations and conduct regular internal audits. Our office can provide assistance in analyzing your business activities and advise you on the steps necessary for compliance.
These permits are obtained by submitting an application with the competent authority, with additional documentation which proves the work will be conducted in accordance with current environmental standards. Various permits and procedures are dependent on the specific activity which is being undertaken. We can provide assistance in drafting and submitting said applications.
An environmental impact assessment is the analysis of a project’s potential impact on the environment and it is required for projects that may significantly affect the environment, which is assessed by competent authorities.
- Waste management is regulated by the law which prescribes methods for collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of said waste. Our office can provide legal advice on obligations in waste management.
- The right to clean water, land, and air is protected by the law. In the case of violation of these rights, you can file a lawsuit, as well as take related actions before administrative bodies and the Ombudsman. Our office can provide legal assistance to help you protect these rights.