Practice Areas

Environmental Law

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DM Inc. defies this notion by not just being different, but by being the difference.

Our specialist Attorneys offer expert environmental law services tailored to the South African legal and regulatory landscape and have the ability to ensure that our clients’ environmental requirements are managed and aligned with their business priorities. We provide comprehensive environmental law services to companies, developers, public entities, and individuals on compliance, risk mitigation and sustainable development in accordance with South Africa’s complex environmental legislation.

We are well-versed in the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and related sectoral laws, and we work closely with clients to ensure they meet their obligations while advancing their commercial and operational goals. We understand that environmental issues can be complex and high-stakes. Our team is committed to delivering strategic, forward-thinking solutions that align with your business goals and legal obligations.

OUR SERVICES

We offer in depth and a broad range of expertise in environmental law:

Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on Guidance on environmental authorisations, permits, reporting requirements and compliance with NEMA and sector-specific legislation.

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs): Legal support through the EIA process, including public participation, environmental authorisation applications and appeals.

Environmental Litigation and Enforcement: Representation in administrative and court proceedings, including appeals, reviews, enforcement action and defending or initiating private environmental prosecutions.

Contaminated Land and Waste Management: Legal advice on site assessments, remediation, waste licensing, and compliance with hazardous waste regulations.

Environmental Due Diligence: Risk assessments and compliance audits for property transactions, M&A, mining, energy, infrastructure, and industrial developments.

Water and Biodiversity Law: Assistance with water use licensing (WULs), water resource protection, biodiversity conservation, and protected areas compliance.

Environmental Litigation: Representation in administrative hearings, civil litigation, and appeals involving environmental claims or enforcement actions.

Environmental Due Diligence: Assessing environmental risks and liabilities in transactions, mergers, and real estate developments.

Contaminated Site Remediation: Legal support for site investigations, cleanup plans, and negotiations with regulatory agencies.

Natural Resource Management: Counsel on water rights, land use, conservation easements, and habitat protection.

PROFESSIONALS SPECIALISING IN Environmental Law

Meet the professionals who will be working with you.

Curwin Pokpas

Director

0799360738

curwin@dm-inc.co.za

Donald Diale

Director

0836352205

donald@dm-inc.co.za

Geraldine Burger

Director

0823767054

geraldine@dm-inc.co.za

Madimpe Mogashoa

Director

0829076327

madimpe@dm-inc.co.za

Mundia Mbao

Senior Associate

0123465436

mundia@dm-inc.co.za

Tammy Jantjies

Director

0605398507

tammy@dm-inc.co.za

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