Environmental protection is not just a global priority — it is a legal necessity. At Smith & Partners LP, we provide forward-looking legal services in environmental and climate law, helping clients stay compliant, mitigate risks, and make sustainable choices that align with both national regulations and global environmental goals.
We advise corporate entities, regulators, investors, and non-governmental organisations on a wide range of environmental issues including environmental impact assessments (EIA), pollution control, waste management, carbon trading, green energy projects, climate-related disclosures, and compliance with environmental regulatory frameworks such as the NESREA Act and Nigeria's Climate Change Act.
One of our partners was part of the legal team that advised on the regulatory compliance of a major renewable energy initiative aimed at powering over 500 rural communities in West Africa — interpreting and applying environmental permitting frameworks, emissions thresholds, and sustainability reporting protocols.
We recently assisted a manufacturing client in avoiding substantial fines by reviewing their waste disposal systems, obtaining proper environmental compliance documentation, and facilitating mediation with relevant government agencies. Our intervention not only resolved a regulatory bottleneck but helped the company improve its long-term ESG strategy.
Our team is also actively engaged in climate litigation matters, including representation in public interest lawsuits, environmental damage claims, and policy advocacy to promote environmental justice and the enforcement of Nigeria's obligations under global climate agreements such as the Paris Accord.
Environmental and climate law at Smith & Partners LP is more than regulatory compliance — it is about guiding our clients through a rapidly changing legal and ecological landscape. From oil and gas multinationals to eco-conscious startups, from real estate developers to non-profit environmental groups, we serve as trusted legal partners in the pursuit of environmental integrity, sustainability, and justice.
