Why choose Arthian's Sustainability & Legal Compliance Team?
Experienced EHS consultants with legal and technical expertise
Legal Registers & Legislative Updates
ISO-Aligned Legal Compliance for UK & Ireland
ISO Aligned EHS Legal Compliance for the UK & Ireland
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) legislation evolves constantly — and for organisations operating across the UK and Ireland, staying compliant can be complex and resource‑intensive. Arthian provides tailored legal registers and proactive legislative updates that keep your organisation compliant, audit‑ready, and ahead of regulatory change.
Our specialists translate complex legislation into clear, practical, ISO‑aligned requirements, giving you confidence in your compliance position and supporting continual improvement.
Why Legal Registers Matter
A legal register is a core requirement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, forming the foundation of your compliance management system. Without an accurate, up‑to‑date register, organisations risk:
- Non‑compliance and enforcement action
- Audit findings and certification issues
- Increased operational and legal risk
- Missed opportunities to improve performance
Arthian ensures your register is accurate, relevant, defensible, and aligned to your operations — with updates that reflect real‑world implications for your sites and activities.
What Is a Legal Register?
A legal register is a structured, organisation‑specific list of legislation that applies to your:
- Activities
- Products and services
- Sites and jurisdictions
- Environmental and health & safety impacts
It helps you understand obligations, assess compliance, and demonstrate conformity during audits. Where Barbour EHS emphasises breadth and The Compliance People emphasise automation, Arthian focuses on precision, clarity, operational relevance and compliance solutions.
Our Legal Register & Legislative Update Services
1. Applicability Assessments
We identify which laws apply to your organisation based on:
- Sector and industry
- Operational activities
- Site‑specific factors
- Jurisdiction (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland)
This ensures your register is accurate, relevant, and defensible during audits or regulatory scrutiny.
2. Customised Legal Registers
We create clear, structured, plain‑English legal registers that include:
- Legislative summaries
- Applicability statements
- Compliance obligations
- Links to source legislation
- ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 alignment
Registers are available in digital or editable formats, ready for integration into your management system or compliance software.
3. Legislative Updates & Alerts
We track regulatory changes across the UK and Ireland and provide:
- Quarterly or biannual legislative updates
- Impact assessments tailored to your operations
- Urgent alerts for high‑impact changes
- Clear explanations of what each change means for your organisation
The result? Consultant-led interpretation and intelligent compliance.
4. Multi‑Site & Multi‑Jurisdiction Support
For organisations operating across multiple sites or countries, we provide:
- Consistent compliance frameworks
- Localised legislative insight
- Central oversight and reporting
- Harmonised registers across regions
This ensures compliance is managed effectively at scale, supporting both operational teams and corporate governance.
Why Choose Arthian’s Sustainability & Legal Compliance Team?
Arthian combines legal, technical, and environmental expertise to deliver registers that are accurate, audit‑ready, and operationally meaningful.
What Sets Us Apart
- Experienced EHS consultants with legal and technical expertise including Permitted sites’ compliance auditing
- Integrated support from geotechnical/contaminated land, hydrological, ecological, noise, environmental engineering/pollution control, planning, energy, environmental permitting and COMAH / process safety specialists
- National experience with regional regulatory insight
- Deep understanding of infrastructure, development, and environmental interfaces
- Commitment to technical rigour, clarity, and long‑term outcomes
Where competitors focus on software or self‑serve tools, Arthian provides expert‑led, tailored compliance intelligence. We do the heavy lifting, saving you time and bringing confidence in compliance assessment.
Integration
Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.
Our Experience
National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.
Our Understanding
Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.
Results Driven
Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a legal register be updated?
We recommend reviewing and updating your register at least annually, with interim updates for significant legal changes.
Can you help us prepare for ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 certification?
Yes. Our legal registers are designed to meet ISO requirements and support successful certification or surveillance audits.
Do you provide updates for devolved legislation?
Absolutely. We track legislation across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Can we integrate the register into our management system software?
Yes. We can provide registers in formats compatible with your existing systems or help you implement a digital solution.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.