Expert Legal Services

I offer the following specialised legal services:

  • High Court Litigation
  • Environmental Appeals (Environmental Authorisations and Water Use Licences)
  • Reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Environmental Compliance Evaluations
  • Environmental permits, licences & authorisations
  • Legal opinions & advice

 

I want justice for my baby...

Book by Adv Kuben Samie . Something is Rotten in Durban

It was that fateful Sunday in April 2013. Little Jordan Lewis was happily playing with her cousins in an open field near their home in Delft on the Cape Flats. What seemed like an ordinary day for an ordinary child was to change drastically and fatally for Jordan. While playing, Jordan and her cousins came into contact with toxic chemicals that were illegally dumped in the open field.

Jordan’s death is proof that environmental laws in South Africa and the implementation thereof, are failing the most vulnerable individuals of our society: the young, the old, the poor and the marginalized. Her death is confirmation that the unlawful disposal of waste has become problematic and uncontrollable.

Jordan’s death has brought to light South Africa’s relatively nonchalant attitude to urban environmental crimes.

e-Book Now Available 

Draft Legislation for Public Comment

INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT DRAFT REGULATIONS:

Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-ship Transfer.

Public comments on the revised draft regulations are invited. 

MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2025

Interested parties may submit written representations on the draft bill by 13th August 2025 to Representations@dmre.gov.za

NEM: AIR QUALITY ACT (DUST CONTROL REGULATIONS AMENDMENT)

Public comments invited

A MUST-HAVE Guide for Environmental Professionals!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), this book is your ultimate resource for mastering EIA reviews and enhancing your expertise in environmental protection.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Critical Analysis – Master the art of reviewing and evaluating EIA reports, drafting insightful comments, and ensuring the best environmental outcomes.
  • Quality Control Mechanisms – Learn how to implement robust quality control strategies for efficient and precise EIA report drafting.
  • Interpretation Skills – Develop the ability to understand and interpret complex EIA data and findings with ease.
  • Site Inspections – Grasp the importance of site and field inspections during EIA processes and know exactly what key factors to assess.

 

Whether you’re working on projects or simply looking to deepen your EIA knowledge, this book is your go-to guide for mastering the nuances of environmental impact assessments.

Available in both e-book and paperback versions.

Take the next step in your environmental career—get your copy today and start reviewing EIA reports like an expert! 

Advocate Samie is extremely proficient in legal aspects of environmental assessment and water use licence requirements and a pleasure to work with. As an NGO in the environmental field, we have worked with a number of advocates and find Adv Samie responsive, efficient, affordable and more knowledgeable than most if not all others we have dealt with.
Kristin Kallesen
Chairperson: Greater Kyalami Conservancy
A very big thank you for your honest, professional, thorough, dedicated, empathic services delivered during the past week. You took on the herculean task of reading through many EIA documents, as well as drafting and presenting our appeal in a matter of a few days. You prioritised our needs and compiled a very concise, professional, well summarised document. Thank you for your help, advice and above all your understanding of our situation.
Roxy du Toit
Chairperson: Kliprivier-Suikerboschrand Conservancy
I took an Introductory EIA course offered by Adv Samie and I would say it was a brilliant "test the waters". It gives you what to expect if you wanna delve into becoming an Environmental Assessment Practitioner. Adv Samie presented it so nicely and patiently guiding our thinking process when trying to decide if a project needs a BAR or a full EIA.
Immaculata Fortunata
Advocate Kuben Samie comes highly recommended. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. I would definitely recommend his services.
Sheldon Singh
Managing Director: SAT Environmental Consulting
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