Environmental
As concern for the environment grows, so do the legal and regulatory requirements of the sector. Know your responsibilities and navigate potential pitfalls with help from our experts.
Environmental concerns affect businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Of course some will need more help with this type of legislation than others – especially if the nature of your work leaves you dealing with things like pollution, waste management or land planning.
rradar helps businesses dealing with environmental risks and legislation, giving them the support so they can fill knowledge gaps, using our unique tools and specialist legal expertise to stay compliant. Putting in place the kinds of processes and procedures that will see them stay that way.
How we can help
We are well versed in helping protect your business against all kinds of environmental concerns, with specialist legal and risk management support. This includes:
- Advice and representation in regulator investigations and interviews under caution for environmental offences including waste disposal offences. Assistance in liaising with the regulator to encourage different disposals as an alternative to prosecution.
- Representation in prosecutions carried out by Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency / DEFRA, SEPA, Local Authorities and the police
- Guidance on permits and the steps to minimise pollution and harm to human health
- Assistance with noise, air pollution and environmental nuisance issues
- Support with employment procedures, reviewing HR policies and welfare arrangements to comply with current legal requirements
- Training on data protection and UK GDPR
- Help with land disputes and access rights – including trespassers
- Tax disputes and HMRC investigations
- Whistleblowing investigations and disclosures
- Assistance with RIDDOR reporting
- Representation at Coroner’s Court inquests
Some of the services described on the website may not be available in all jurisdictions.
The tools you need to succeed
Discover how our unique services can help you and your organisation:
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Online Knowledge Library
Use rradarstation to access legal resources and downloadable templates that give businesses the knowledge they need to proactively navigate risk.
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Intelligent Legal Assistant
Do you need to access legally verified information, templates or guidance affecting your business when you are out of the office or on site? Our legal assistant, rradargrace, is on hand to help.
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Risk Audit Tool
rradarrisk is a comprehensive risk audit tool that helps you to identify potential hazards and pinpoint any gaps that may expose you to risk – providing clear next step options for managing them
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Incident Reporting Tool
Our digital incident reporting tool makes it easy for you to document, manage and respond to health and safety risks across your business.
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Legal Advisory Service
Sometimes, the human element is what is needed to get to the root of the problem. Our Legal Advice experts can help you pinpoint the issues concerning you.
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Whistleblowing Solution
Our whistleblowing service shields your business from reputational damage and other risks and creates a safe space for employees to raise concerns.
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Emergency Crisis Line
If something happens outside office hours, you can call us for support and guidance to help minimise harm to your business – whatever happens, whenever it happens.
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Legal Services
By your side from everyday advice to full legal representation. Our UK-based solicitors and specialists are dedicated to achieving the best results for you and your business.
Need advice? Speak to our experts
Whether you are looking to strengthen your processes, navigate risk roadblocks or protect your business from harm, our team is armed with the guidance and tools you need to be by your side and make your business unstoppable.