Environmental and International Law
Pogust Goodhead was established on the principle of holding multinational corporations accountable for their negligent and illegal business practices that harm our environment.
Our global presence allows us to connect multinational claimants with international expertise, due to a network of offices spanning Brazil, Europe and the United States.
We are committed to promoting access to justice for thousands of victims where environmental catastrophes and toxic spills have caused lasting health consequences and major economic disruptions.
We represent hundreds of thousands of victims whose lives have been irreparably affected by disasters. With extensive experience in international environmental litigation, our firm is proud to stand up and fight for the rights of those affected by avoidable, man-made environmental disasters. We strongly believe that corporations should be held accountable for their wrongdoings and justly compensate those who have been victimised as a result.
Pogust Goodhead has an established, internationally recognised legal team, who have successfully secured several landmark judgements in order to get justice for hundreds of thousands of victims.
Our lawyers have developed strong working relationships with top-tier environmental experts, which has resulted in cutting-edge arguments and court victories, as well as thoroughly researched and vetted investigations.
With a unique understanding of environmental law and its critical importance for all our clients ranging from individuals, Indigenous communities, and businesses to local governments and religious communities, our work has set precedents to help the disadvantaged and protect the environment from further damage.
As leaders in claimant litigation, our skilled lawyers have the experience and reputation to litigate against some of the world’s largest corporations and deliver strong results on behalf of our clients.
Cases
Mariana Dam Disaster
The worst environmental disaster in Brazil’s history has triggered one of the biggest legal claims ever filed in the Courts of England and Wales: the Mariana dam disaster claim.
Brumadinho Dam Disaster
After the Mariana dam disaster in 2015, officials vowed ‘never again’. However, in January 2019, just three years later, a mining disaster struck once again, this time causing an even greater loss to human life.
Maceió Salt Mine Damage
In 2018, cracks, sinkholes and earthquakes linked to rock-salt mining activities caused huge damage to streets, houses, and buildings in several neighbourhoods in Maceió, the capital of the State of Alagoas in northeast Brazil.
Orange Juice
Pogust Goodhead is representing 1,525 orange growers and former orange growers, 22 companies, and a foundation against the Cutrale family for engaging in an unlawful cartel.
Barcarena and Abaetetuba Toxic Waste Pollution
Riverside communities in Barcarena have been enduring the negative effects of pollution caused by aluminium mining for many years.
Haidar Pollution Claim
In early October 2015, a ship carrying approximately 5,000 cattle sank in the port of Vila do Conde, situated in the Para River, Brazil, close to the Atlantic Ocean.
