Waste

Waste management and minimizing contamination are among priority topics worldwide. We provide strategic advice and legal services covering all aspects of waste and waste-related projects, transactions, agreements, compliance and disputes.  

Our clients include developers, sponsors, lenders, contractors, owners, operators, technology providers, consortia, and governments. Our experience includes waste facility siting, environmental and stakeholder considerations and planning issues, operations, transportation, landfill management, fuel supply, recycling, residue offtake agreements, construction and operating agreements, technological development, and regulatory compliance.  

With a zero waste movement gathering momentum, companies are increasing their efforts to reduce non-recyclable waste in the transition to a greener economy. Many jurisdictions are limiting imports of waste, requiring new waste management strategies at home. Demand for the recycling of materials is surging. Moves towards a circular economy include targets to limit energy consumption and waste in production processes. We are seeing concerted efforts to improve existing technology and to implement next-generation technology, such as methane capture and anaerobic digestion. 

We understand the legal and regulatory landscape in this complex industry. Our deep knowledge base and thorough approach provide you with the tools you need to better assess and manage your commercial operations and opportunities. Our strategic analysis contributes to the collaboration required to advise on projects that include fully merchant facilities, and other projects underpinned by government contracts.  

We also provide advice in environmental and health and safety areas including wastewater treatment, toxic waste and waste management.