Legislative Drafting & Policy Review

Ferreira & Company has the greatest amount of experience in environmental-based legislation drafting in the country. The specialized cross–section of knowledge of our firm ensures that each law is drafted as meticulously as possible.

Our legislative drafting services include:

• Preparation & Drafting of Statutes and Subsidiary Legislation
• Drafting Policies & Procedures and Guidelines
• On-site examinations and due diligence reviews

Ferreira & Company has worked with government officials to draft legislation in relation to reform of the water and sanitation sector within The Bahamas, invasive species and bio-safety legislation pursuant to the Cartagena Protocol as well as legislation relating to Environmental Impact Assessments and discharge limits.

We have proudly played an integral role in drafting a number of legislative instruments for The Bahamian government which include:

• Water and Sewerage Corporation (Amended) Act
• Water and Sanitation (Company) Act
• Water and Sanitation Act
• Invasive Species Act
• Bio-Safety Act
• Marine Mammals in Captivity Legislation
• Environmental Impact Assessment Act
• Environmental Planning and Protection Act
• Protection Control and Waste Management