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ARTICLE · 14 JULY 2017

UKELA Annual Conference 2017: Cities Of The Future

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Laura Tainsh
Laura Tainsh

The Davidson Chalmers team has substantial experience in advising in the Environment and Waste Management sector acting on behalf of clients involved with waste management, disposal and treatment activities, waste-to-energy and other forms of environmental management. 

Our expertise extends over a diverse range of issues such as the interpretation of legislation, definition and classification of waste, environmental notices, appeals and litigation, the duty of handling care, transport regulation and logistics, and general compliance with wider environmental objectives, policies and guidance.

As Lead Partner of the Environment and Waste Team, member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and member of the Scottish Committee for UKELA,  I will be attending this year's UKELA Annual Conference 2017 at the University of Nottingham on the 7th - 9th July.

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