Specialized lawyer in environmental law and renewable energies in Paris

Do you have a project for acquiring or selling electricity production units from renewable sources? Do you need support from environmental and renewable energy lawyers in Paris to obtain the environmental authorization? Macfarlanes LLP provides you with a team of specialized lawyers capable of guiding you through every step of your procedures and defending your interests, whatever the situation.

They master the fields of environmental law, renewable energies, but also public health law in connection with these sectors, to offer you comprehensive and effective support. Whether it is to obtain authorizations, manage disputes, or ensure the compliance of your projects, you can count on our expertise.

Environmental and renewable energy lawyer in Paris: acquisition project

Acquisition projects, whether concerning land for solar installations, wind farms, or agrivoltaics, are governed by strict laws. It is mandatory to carry out preliminary checks to ensure that the site complies with all applicable environmental standards. Indeed, to protect you, the support of your lawyer specialized in environmental and renewable energy law in Paris is essential.

Whether you are a business leader, an association, or an individual, you can contact Macfarlanes LLP to guide you through each step of the process. First, we analyze your project to advise you on the best solutions available. Then, to give you a clear and objective view of the environmental condition of the site, our lawyers carry out in-depth environmental audits.

This helps identify any pollution or non-compliance that could affect your activity. Moreover, certain lands or facilities benefit from specific rights, such as a vested right or old administrative authorizations, which can influence development projects. We carefully examine these aspects to determine their validity and compatibility with your project's objectives.

Thus, you benefit from a detailed analysis before finalizing the purchase, which guarantees the security and viability of your project. We also intervene in the negotiation of agreements and the drafting of conventions, integrating environmental clauses tailored to your needs. Securing your acquisition also involves environmental liability guarantees, which limit responsibilities related to potential pollution or nuisance liabilities.

These are commitments made by the seller to assume responsibility for any environmental damage that may occur after a transaction. This includes costs related to remediation, fines, or any other claim related to non-compliance with environmental regulations. Our lawyers ensure that these guarantees are included in contracts, taking into account the specifics of each project.

Specialist lawyer for Classified installations for environmental protection: ICPE

The classified installations for the protection of the environment (ICPE) include industrial or agricultural sites likely to generate risks for the environment or public health. These installations, whether they involve production activities, storage of harmful substances, or waste treatment, are subject to strict regulations due to their potential impact on ecosystems.

Indeed, the ICPE regulations impose precise obligations regarding safety, protection of natural resources and management of nuisances. To guarantee the compliance of these installations, it is therefore essential to be assisted by lawyers specialized in environmental and renewable energy law in Paris. At Macfarlanes LLP, we have specialists capable of supporting you in all administrative and legal stages.

They can assist you in preparing the environmental authorization application, an essential step for any ICPE. This file includes various technical and legal elements, such as an environmental impact study and a public inquiry, intended to assess the potential effects of the installation. We handle all these studies to provide a precise report in order to maximize the chances of obtaining the authorization.
Monitoring the processing procedures with the competent administrations is also a task we take on. Once the file is submitted, it goes through several validation stages by the environmental and safety authorities. Our lawyers ensure rigorous follow-up of the progress of the procedures and intervene to facilitate exchanges with the administrations. In case of questions or additional information needed, we assist you in responding quickly to ensure good communication with the decision-making bodies.

Finally, we assist you in defining the legal and administrative modalities for installing energy production structures and facilities. The installation of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, or other energy structures requires specific regulatory procedures, particularly regarding building permits and operating licenses. Our team can help you prepare a file that complies with legal requirements, ensuring that all necessary authorizations are obtained.

Environmental and renewable energy lawyer in Paris: business transfer

Do you wish to carry out the transfer of an ICPE or an agrivoltaic estate in Paris? At Macfarlanes LLP, we handle the drafting of transfer deeds, ensuring that every detail complies with legal requirements. Our experts in corporate law support you so that the transfer of ownership is secure, both for the seller and the buyer, in order to protect the rights and obligations of each party.

They ensure the legal guarantees and contractual guarantees that protect your transaction. This includes checking insurance policies and guarantees related to existing installations, to offer maximum coverage against risks post-transfer. This verification guarantees you lasting legal security. The management of contracts related to electricity production installations and equipment is also an important aspect.

You can count on our environmental and renewable energy lawyers in Paris to draft or revise clauses while respecting the law and the rights of the parties involved. Furthermore, we intervene in ICPE restructuring projects, including:

• changes of activity;
• changes in equipment;
• developments within an ICPE, etc.

All these operations require an update of authorizations and may involve new obligations. This is why our firm offers tailored advice and assistance to meet all your needs. With our expertise, we can accurately assess the legal consequences of these modifications and support you in the corresponding administrative procedures.

Furthermore, we offer you a post-sale follow-up to ensure that all environmental obligations are met by the buyer. We will be by your side in the event of an incident during the operation of the facility. Since ICPE are high-risk sites, it is crucial to plan a rapid intervention strategy in case of accident, pollution, or non-compliance.

In the event of an incident, we can assist you in managing the legal and administrative consequences of these unforeseen situations. We can collaborate with authorities to remediate environmental impacts, while protecting your interests and meeting safety and environmental protection requirements.

Lawyer in environmental law and renewable energies in Paris: litigation

Litigation in environmental and renewable energy law is often complex and involves major stakes for businesses, individuals, and associations. Disputes related to soil and water pollution are frequent, especially when industrial or agricultural activities cause contamination affecting the local ecosystem.

In these situations, it may be necessary to seek legal expertise to assess responsibilities and initiate actions for compensation for environmental damage. The destruction of protected species constitutes another type of environmental law litigation. Development projects, for example, can threaten habitats sheltering sensitive species, sparking opposition from environmental groups.

They may resort to legal actions to suspend the works or obtain compensation. However, with our environmental and renewable energy lawyers in Paris, you can better manage these situations while protecting your interests. Furthermore, in the event of violations of the legislation on classified installations for the protection of the environment (ICPE), companies or actors risk administrative and criminal penalties.

If you find yourself in such a situation, you can contact us to benefit from the expertise of our criminal law lawyers. We can also defend you in case of environmental nuisances in urban or residential areas. Neighbors affected by these nuisances can request compensation or even obtain injunctions to limit the impacts on their quality of life.

We can develop tailored strategies to achieve amicable resolutions or judicial outcomes based on your needs in these dispute cases. Our firm also represents professional federations and unions to defend the collective interests of the profession. We engage with authorities to assert members' rights regarding environmental regulations and administrative decisions.