Environmental Law and Energy.

The fields of environmental law and energy are a permanent trend in the legal landscape, of which both European Union and domestic policies create the prerequisites. At the same time, issues in the field of environment and energy must not remain foreign to anyone, neither at the level of business activity nor at a personal level. LINKLaw lawyers have extensive and unique experience in the field of legal consultation regarding all major environmental legal issues, including the application of European Union and national law regulations, in applying for the necessary environmental protection permits, and in resolving issues related to environmental pollution, greenhouse gases, waste, and environmental liability, including disputes.

Our lawyers have advised several Estonian industrial and mining companies for many years, as well as companies in the waste sector. We advise both energy and network companies in implementing various projects and resolving disputes.

We advise and represent clients in, among other things, the following:

matters related to the application, issuance or refusal of environmental protection permits (including integrated environmental permits, mining permits, waste permits) and their amendment or revocation;
environmental fees, including the calculation and reporting of environmental fees;
environmental protection, including the establishment of nature conservation areas and the acquisition of properties under environmental protection;
greenhouse gas emissions and participation in the greenhouse gas emissions trading system;

application and transposition of regulation arising from EU law;
representation in environmental disputes, including in challenge and court proceedings;
consulting and representation in matters concerning the energy market and in energy-related disputes, arbitrations, and court proceedings;
consulting regarding the construction of infrastructure and assessing environmental impacts.

Selection of recent projects:

KMG OÜ

Representing in environmental law matters

Merko Ehitus AS group companies and Riverito AS

Representing in environmental issues and disputes

Tomra Group’s Baltic companies

Advising on various issues related to deposit packaging acceptance

Viru Keemia Grupp AS and its subsidiaries

Providing legal counsel and representation for in various environmental law matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings related to oil shale mining permits, as well as matters concerning industrial emissions, environmental fees, waste, and district heating tariffs