Environment and planning

Over the years, we have gained in-depth knowledge of the special administrative law issues that arise in connection with environmental matters. We offer legal assistance to public authorities in all areas of environmental law.

Over the years, we have gained in-depth knowledge of the special administrative law issues that arise in connection with environmental matters. We offer legal assistance to public authorities in all areas of environmental law.

The environmental law regulation of society is becoming more and more diversified. The number of Danish and EU law rules is on the rise, and their complexity and interaction often pose big challenges for public authorities.

With our focus on public Denmark as a client, we have in-depth knowledge of the special administrative law issues that arise in connection with environmental matters.

Our advice covers a wide field and includes:

  • assistance with drafting decisions in specific cases
  • advice on the drafting of proposed new legislation, including the implementation of EU legal acts
  • assistance with planning and handling new or a growing number of administrative cases in the various administrations.

International rankings

LEGAL 500 ENVIRONMENT 2026

Tier 1

"The people in the environment team at Poul Schmith are exceptionally dedicated, and it shows. Their top-tier knowledge of the ever-changing field of environmental law and practice, combined with a deep understanding of us as a client, results in an outstanding legal product every time."

LEGAL 500 ENVIRONMENT 2025

Tier 1

"The environmental team is highly experienced and skilled, due to many years of specialisation in this area. Not only for advice, but also regarding court cases."

LEGAL 500 ENVIRONMENT 2024

Tier 1

"Poul Schmith distinguishes itself through its unique strengths and capabilities. Potential clients would be interested in knowing about the team’s exceptional expertise, unwavering commitment to client help/solutions and the ability to do it quickly."

LEGAL 500 ENVIRONMENT 2024

Tier 1

"Some of the most skilled experts of environmental and energy law – Visionary and addressing and focusing on business opportunities and strategies – Very collaborative. Always available and communicative. Extremely friendly and cooperative."

Litigation

We represent public authorities in disputes, be it litigation or for example complaints before valuation commissions. With constantly about 100 pending legal actions about environmental issues, we have extensive experience in litigation and strategic planning of legal actions, also in these areas.