Overview
Questions as to the role of environmental law and its enforcement have never been more important amidst unprecedented ‘real world’ environmental challenge. The regulatory landscape is highly fluid and uncertain. At the same time, the differing expectations of various stakeholders need to be considered alongside traditional regulatory enforcement risk.
Whether you’re looking to evaluate your existing environmental compliance and legal risk management, plan a new development or growth strategy, or just want to find out what’s coming next, our Understanding Environmental Law course will provide you with a broad yet robust foundation in this fast-changing area of law.
By considering environmental legislation from a practical and commercial perspective and explaining how your organisation may be affected by recent legislation such as the Environment Act 2021, this course will give you the toolset and knowledge to stay ahead of the game and compliant with regulations on issues such as waste, energy, emissions, conservation and resource intensity, and more.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards, and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Please note we will use Zoom to virtually deliver this course.
John is a Senior Counsel specialising in Environmental Law. John is a key part of one of the City’s leading environmental practices, at the law firm Travers Smith.
A true expert in the field, John advises on contentious and non-contentious matters across the full spectrum of Environmental Law. On the non-contentious side, John has recognised expertise in environmental permitting, licensing and risk management on major energy and infrastructure projects; product and chemical compliance; and climate change and ESG reporting. John also advises on a range of environmental risks in the context of corporate and real estate ...
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the current legislative environment and regulatory context
- Consider the impact of recent economic, social and political developments on UK environmental legislation
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the Environment Act 2021 and the new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
- Ascertain your organisation’s compliance needs and risks
- Look to the future of environmental law
