Technical defence against official requests

An official request is answered once, and what you write in that reply shapes everything that follows. We prepare the technical response with the documentary evidence behind it, aiming to close the file rather than win an argument.

What's included

• Analysis of the request, the legal basis invoked and the deadlines.
• Review of the real state of compliance and of the evidence available.
• Drafting of the technical response and the formal submissions.
• Technical support in enforcement proceedings and against the proposed decision.
• Proposal of corrective measures with a credible remediation timetable.
• Coordination with your legal advisers where the case requires it.

When you need it

• You have received an official request or an inspection report listing findings.
• Environmental enforcement proceedings have been opened against you.
• A decision imposes conditions you consider disproportionate.
• You want to answer well first time to avoid escalation.

How we work

We say what is defensible and what is not, because arguing the indefensible worsens your position. Where there is a breach, the best defence is usually a remediation plan with dates and named owners.