May 2021 Update: frESH Law Horizons: Key Developments in UK and EU Environment, Safety and Health Law, Procedure and Policy

Our Environmental, Safety & Health team is pleased to share with you the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, frESH Law Horizons: Key Developments in UK & EU Environment, Safety and Health Law and Procedure; providing bite-size updates on EU and UK law, procedure and policy. This month’s edition includes the following: Fire Safety Act … Continue Reading

March 2021 Update: frESH Law Horizons: Key Developments in UK and EU Environment Safety and Health Law Procedure and Policy

By Squire Patton Boggs on May 18, 2021 Posted in Air Quality, Chemicals & Products, Climate Change & Sustainability, Environmental Litigation, Product Safety, Rulemaking & Policy Development, Water Quality

UK Environmental Sentencing Update: Very Large Fines for Very Large Companies

By Squire Patton Boggs on June 22, 2015 Posted in Environmental Litigation, Health & Safety

Following a recent Court of Appeal case, very large companies who are involved in cases of serious environmental crime (i.e. cases of Category 1 harm where the cause is deliberate) could face fines of up to 100% of the company’s pre-tax net profits – even if this results in fines of £100+ million. On the … Continue Reading