The firm offers advice and assistance to companies and other stakeholders who need to apply for various permits or exemptions linked to, among other things, environmentally hazardous activities, water activities, Natura 2000 areas and other area protection.

The process of applying for and obtaining the right permit or authorization can sometimes be complex and time-consuming, but is necessary to ensure that a company's activities are carried out legally. Furthermore, a well-adapted and functional environmental permit can be very important and sometimes crucial for a company's position in the market.

Pogona has extensive experience of large and complex permit assessments and exemption cases.

The firm carries out liability investigations and assessments and provides strategic advice on managing risks associated with contaminated sites, including in connection with land acquisition and development. The firm has extensive experience of legacy sites and regularly assists companies in regulatory matters relating to liability for historical environmental damage.

For companies, it is important to identify and manage environmental risks linked to contaminated land and water areas as the Swedish regulatory framework is designed in such a way that far more companies and other stakeholders than those who actually caused the contamination can be held liable.

If your company turns out to be liable for a pollution incident, the right advice can help you understand and steer your resources in the right direction, and not on redundant or unjustifiably costly investigations, remediations or administrative procedures.

The firm can help you identify environmental risks related to investments, acquisitions and transfers of companies or real estate. This review is known as environmental due diligence.

The firm also has extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with regard to environmental liability.

It is not uncommon that the management and allocation of environmental risks becomes crucial to the deal, and the right advice on these issues can therefore mean smoother business transactions, reduce business risks and increase the confidence of investors and partners.

The Agency provides support and advice on issues related to environmental offenses, injunctions and other enforcement matters. It is important for companies to deal quickly and correctly with environmental incidents and accidents, both to minimize damage to human health and the environment and to limit the negative impact on the company's business and reputation.

By accessing the right advice, companies can better understand their rights and obligations, but also get experience-based input on how companies' actions can affect the relationship with authorities, customers and the public.

The firm has experience from acting as legal advisor in a very large number of cases of environmental law-related non-compliance, including in close cooperation with company management and communication experts.

The firm offers advice and assistance in matters of compensation and damages under environmental law. This may include compensation for environmental damage caused by an activity in its surroundings, as well as various forms of intrusion compensation.

Claims against a company for causing both physical and financial damage can in some cases be made by third parties, such as neighbors or environmental organizations. Understanding and managing these claims can be crucial to maintaining a company's good reputation, protecting its financial interests and ensuring responsible and sustainable operations.

In civil litigation for damages, Pogona works together with experienced civil litigation lawyers to ensure that your company receives qualified and correct advice both in terms of environmental law and civil litigation.