The experienced lawyers of DLA Piper’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) practice design innovative and practical solutions to complex problems that arise from the laws and policies governing environmental protection, energy, natural resources, health and safety at work, and product safety. We are one of the largest teams of EHS lawyers across the globe. DLA Piper lawyers anticipate, track and find solutions to the traditional, ever-changing and emerging environment, health and safety issues that concern local, national and international businesses.
EHS compliance is vital in any business. Non-compliance with regulatory requirements and failure to address potential liabilities both carry increasing financial risks for all companies. Additionally, good safety management is not only important for business image, but is often a condition for obtaining both public and private sector contracts.
DLA Piper offers leading advisory practitioners and litigators throughout the world who work as an integrated team to represent clients’ interests in rulemaking proceedings and challenges to regulations; defend in complex and costly EHS litigation and enforcement actions; evaluate and negotiate EHS issues in business transactions; and provide guidance on compliance with EHS regulations.