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Forensic environmental examination
Examination for court proceedings on contamination, environmental damage, the source of an impact and causation.
from RUB 90 000
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Environment.
Impact.
The link between them.
Independent specialist opinions, forensic environmental examination, analysis of soil, water and air contamination, waste and calculation of environmental damage.
Before work begins
Assessing an impact requires conditions and source data.
Specify the object, area, period and impact to be examined. Keep measurement reports, documentation and sampling information.
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What is examined
The website focuses on practical environmental disputes where it is important to establish that an impact occurred, identify the source of contamination, determine the extent of harm and link a party's actions to the consequences.
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Independent environmental opinion
A pretrial specialist opinion for a claim, negotiations or assessing a position before going to court.
from RUB 45,000
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Contamination of soil and earth materials
Assessment of contamination by petroleum products, heavy metals, construction waste and chemical substances.
from 85 000 ₽ + laboratory testing
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Analysis of water, wastewater and water bodies
Expert assessment of water quality, discharges, flooding, a possible source of contamination and its impact on a site.
from 90 000 ₽ + laboratory testing
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Air, odours and emissions
Examination of complaints about odour, smoke, dust, emissions, ventilation and local sources of impact.
from 100 000 ₽
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Environmental damage
Calculation and expert substantiation of environmental harm and the costs of restoration and land reclamation.
from 120 000 ₽
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Waste, rubbish and accumulation of discarded materials on land
Disputes involving waste, illegal dumps, construction debris, contamination and breaches of waste-handling rules.
from RUB 70 000
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Review of an environmental expert examination
Reviewing another expert's opinion: methods, questions, source data, samples, laboratory test reports and conclusions.
from RUB 60,000
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Sampling support
Preparing questions, selecting sampling locations, participating in inspections and checking sample packaging and transfer to the laboratory.
from RUB 35,000
Learn more →The appropriate legal framework
Independent examination does not replace state environmental expert review
State environmental expert review is a separate public procedure. For disputes, a private expert prepares specialist opinions, forensic examinations, reviews and evidence analysis, and provides expert support.
- For court proceedings
formulating questions, analysing case materials and preparing an opinion. - For a claim
a position before a lawsuit, negotiations or an inspection. - For businesses
examining disputes concerning waste, contamination, reconstruction and operation of a facility. - For a landowner
assessment of soil and water conditions, damage and land reclamation.
Pricing
Environmental expert examination prices
The final cost depends on the number of questions, the volume of materials and the need for a site visit, sampling and laboratory tests.
| Work | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Initial telephone consultation | free for up to 15 minutes |
| Written analysis of documents and prospects | from RUB 15,000 |
| Independent environmental specialist opinion | from RUB 45,000 |
| Forensic environmental examination based on case materials | from RUB 90 000 |
| Examination with a site inspection in Moscow and the Moscow Region | from 120 000 ₽ |
| Examination of soil / earth material contamination | from 85 000 ₽ + laboratory testing |
| Examination of water, wastewater and a water body | from 90 000 ₽ + laboratory testing |
| Examination of odours, dust, emissions and air | from 100 000 ₽ |
| Calculation of environmental damage and land reclamation costs | from 120 000 ₽ |
| Examination of waste, discarded materials and dumps | from RUB 70 000 |
| Review of an environmental opinion | from RUB 60,000 |
| Sampling support and formulation of questions | from RUB 35,000 |
How we work
How an opinion is prepared
Inquiry
You briefly describe the situation and send documents.
Task assessment
The questions, objects and need for a laboratory are determined.
Examination
Analysis of materials, inspection, samples, reports and calculations.
Report
You receive a document with conclusions and appendices.
About the expert
Environmental disputes require a careful connection between science, documents and law
Andrei Viktorovich handles enquiries. Where necessary, specialist laboratories and professionals in related fields are involved in the examination: soil science, chemical analysis, construction impacts, water bodies and damage calculation.
Training and experience
Professional retraining in environmental examination.
Expert practice since 2020.
An opinion should do more than list exceedances: it should connect the data with the particular circumstances, including the source of the impact, timing, contamination mechanism, actual consequences and sufficiency of the evidence.
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Material on environmental disputes
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How an environmental expert examination is conducted for court proceedings
An explanation of the stages: documents, inspection, samples, laboratory testing, analysis of causes and preparation of conclusions.
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How state environmental expert review differs from an independent opinion
Why a private expert cannot replace state environmental expert review (ГЭЭ), but can prepare an opinion for a dispute, claim or court proceedings.
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Soil contamination: what needs to be proved
The facts usually examined in cases involving site contamination, petroleum products, heavy metals and waste.
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How to substantiate environmental damage
The affected object, cause, extent, laboratory data, calculations and restoration measures.
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When a review of an environmental expert examination is needed
Sampling errors, inappropriate methods, insufficient source data and unsupported conclusions.
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Describe the environmental dispute
Attach photographs, records, test reports, documents relating to the land parcel, correspondence or a court order. We will make a preliminary assessment of which questions can be put to the expert.
- a reply by telephone or email;
- no promises of a particular result;
- work under a contract and with confidentiality.