POLESTAR
LAW FIRM
Environmental Law
The firm specialises in environmental law, including nature conservation, pollution prevention and control, environmental damage and liability, and environmental assessment of plans and projects. The firm also advises and represents clients on matters concerning access to environmental information and public participation in environmental decision-making. In addition, the firm possesses extensive expertise in climate law, including both domestic legislation and international obligations affecting public authorities and businesses.
Example of Services
Nature Conservation
The firm provides comprehensive legal advice and representation in matters relating to nature conservation, pollution prevention and control, and environmental damage and liability.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The firm's lawyers advise on all aspects of environmental assessment of projects and plans under Act No. 111/2021 on Environmental Assessment of Projects and Plans, including screening requirements, notification obligations, and assessment procedures.
Climate Law
The firm's lawyers possess extensive knowledge and experience in climate law and policy. They have advised clients and conducted research on Iceland's obligations under the Paris Agreement and the impacts of climate change on human rights, businesses, and the marine environment.
Operating Licences and Environmental Permits
The firm advises and represents clients in matters relating to the issuance and renewal of operating licences and environmental permits, compliance with licence conditions, and regulatory oversight of licensed activities.
