Waste management, environmental law and energy belong to UGB’s core and key practice areas. Our lawyers have a deep knowledge of Slovak, European and international legislation and extensive experience primarily in the areas of waste management, mineral extraction, geology, nature and landscape protection, and protection of air, soil, waters and other environmental compartments. In addition to our legal expertise in this sector, clients also appreciate our understanding of the functioning of the sector.

We primarily advise on the issues of environmental burdens, emissions, and legal due diligence audits from the perspective of environmental compliance, securing licenses and authorizations, as well as review environmental impact assessments (EIA/SEA). In the field of waste management, we provide legal services to all affected entities - municipalities, waste producers, specified product manufacturers, collection companies, waste processors, producer responsibility organizations, coordination centers, investors and various associations.

Our services include, in particular, advising on price regulation, the correct implementation of the European legislation into the Slovak legislation and its application, the generation, supply and trading of utilities, the construction, purchase and sale of energy facilities and energy infrastructure, including securing and maintaining of all permits.