Modern industrial production provides many benefits, but it is also a source of serious threats. Accidents at
industrial facilities lead to damage or destruction of property, environmental pollution, and in some instances
even loss of life.
Such unfortunate incidents are regularly the subject matter of litigation, including criminal cases and tort
claims. Industrial safety cases are among the most complex. They require an understanding of not only legal
nuances related to various areas of law, but also numerous technical aspects of the functioning of hazardous
production facilities.
However, legal assistance in the field of environmental and industrial safety is sometimes necessary for
business even in the absence of any incidents due to the requirements from regulators and supervisory
authorities becoming more stringent. Failure to comply thereto or violation may result in billions of dollars in
fines or suspension of the enterprise.
In order to prevent a commercial disaster, it is extremely important for a business to promptly identify and
analyze possible risks that may arise within the framework of its activities.
It is equally important to provide assistance to those who have suffered from accidents at industrial facilities
by correctly filing their claims against the persons responsible for the events occurred – that is to procure the
elimination of all negative consequences from the perpetrators with the involvement of authorized government bodies.
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Bartolius Law Firm has extensive practical experience in advising and litigating environmental and industrial
safety disputes. We represent our clients both in civil law disputes and in disputes with regulatory authorities,
as well as in cases of administrative offenses and criminal cases.
In criminal cases, there is often a need to appeal unlawful investigative actions, judicial seizure of property,
and the use of preventive measures (such as house arrest or detention). Suspects and witnesses need the
assistance of a lawyer during interrogation, etc.
To successfully resolve a dispute, it is often necessary to carry out the necessary examinations, collect and
prepare evidence for the court, in which we will also provide assistance.
Our services:
— Consulting on the legislation on environmental and industrial safety
— Comprehensive analysis of company documentation in the field of industrial and environmental safety.
Preparation of drafts and review of local regulations
— Consulting on the protection of forest and water bodies and other specially protected areas
— Consulting on subsoil use and waste management issues
— Consulting on the consequences of land, atmosphere and water pollution
— Supporting clients during inspections by government agencies, including technical investigations into the
causes of accidents at production facilities
— Assistance in conducting examinations on environmental and industrial safety issues
— Protecting the client’s interests in cases of administrative offenses in the field of industrial safety and
ecology
— Defense of clients in criminal cases for violation of industrial safety and environmental regulations
Representation of interests in courts, including the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, in cases of:
— compensation for damage caused to the environment
— recovery of losses as a result of accidents at production facilities
— challenging decisions to impose administrative liability
— on challenging acts and orders of state bodies for violation of industrial safety and environmental protection
rules.
