MEL Environmental Solutions is now proudly part of the Adler and Allan Group

An unrivalled reputation for customer service, indemnity spend control, and low-touch and sustainable remedial solutions.

Environmental claims usually occur due to an uncontrolled release of pollutants into the environment, causing impairment or exposure to humans. As each pollutant has differing properties, it behaves in a different manner depending on the media into which it was released.

Pollution incidents can be complex problems requiring a combination of science, engineering, and experience to provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions. With extensive experience in assessment and remediation, MEL understand the complexities of pollution incidents. Working within policy coverage restrictions, they provide a complete, in-house solution to every incident to meet client needs and fulfil the requirements of the regulators.

Providing a rapid response to pollution incidents, helping to reduce environmental impact, mitigate losses, and minimise reputational damage.

MEL can attend, whenever and wherever required, to manage the initial response to a pollution incident. Making the right decisions on how to handle the response can minimise the potential environmental impact and reputational damage associated with the loss. Operating from a network of strategically placed locations across the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland enables MEL to deliver a nationwide service to clients.

Over the past 30 years, MEL have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and ‘hands on’ experience in investigating and remediating complex problems to the satisfaction of all stakeholders, including first-party and third-party claimants, legal representatives, regulators, and other concerned parties involved in the claim or project.

In the event of allegations being made, agreement on a fair resolution cannot always be reached, or regulators may have taken action against the polluter, in which case a court of law must determine the outcome.

MEL can assist in determining the causation and extent of any impact that may be in dispute and give evidence as an expert witness on the subject matter. Some staff have also undertaken additional expert witness training courses with The Academy of Experts (TAE), the independent professional society and accrediting body for expert witnesses of all disciplines.

Providing forensic assessments to ascertain the cause of loss in escape of oil incidents.

The exact cause of a pollution incident may not be known or may often be disputed. Where required, MEL can provide forensic assessments to assist in determining the cause of the loss and, if required, provide expert witness services on civil claims relating to escape of oil or pollution incidents.

Aiding client partners with liability claims through the preparation of expert assessments and reports.

MEL have extensive experience in supporting clients with liability claims, preparing expert assessments and reports to assist in the recovery or the defence of costs on claims involving third parties.

Insurance clients will often ask MEL to review the approach and costs for the remediation works proposed on a claim to verify that any contractor appointed by the customer, loss assessor or loss adjuster is appropriate, at a realistic cost, complies with industry standards, and satisfies client expectations.

Dependent on the extent of the works, MEL may also be engaged to supervise third-party surveys, undertake joint surveys, or monitor the quality of the workmanship, project progress, and budget on behalf of clients.

Supporting partners with technical expertise, knowledge, intellectual property, and 30+ years of experience in sustainable remedial solutions.

Detailed knowledge of remediation techniques is essential to ensure the most appropriate technology is applied following a pollution event. This ensures a cost-effective approach is implemented to minimise any residual environmental risks.

MEL assess technical and commercial remediation options to develop strategies that meet client and stakeholder objectives. With over 30 years of experience in engineering and implementing remedial action plans for various pollutants in soil and groundwater, MEL provide solutions to a diverse range of environmental challenges.

Their partners benefit from extensive technical expertise, knowledge, intellectual property, and a proven track record in remediation across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe for a wide range of clients in various market sectors. Utilising specialist remediation equipment, MEL effectively remediate land, water, and air pollution with a range of advanced technologies.

Preparation of brownfield sites for development, from remediation design through to implementation and validation.

Significant cost and time savings can be made by applying the appropriate remediation techniques. The correct technology, or combination of technologies, requires extensive experience in their design and implementation to successfully achieve remediation objectives.

Initial evaluation includes a remedial options appraisal with associated costs, allowing clients to make informed decisions based on the agreed remedial design, implementation strategy, and validation requirements.

Throughout the project, a dedicated team works with the developer/property owner and regulatory bodies involved to ensure successful remediation and regulatory sign off. The redevelopment of a brownfield site can be of significant benefit to the local community, removing potential health and safety hazards and dereliction, creating new homes or investment and job opportunities.

MEL has a portfolio that includes many high-profile remediation projects, such as the Titanic Quarter in Belfast, the O2 and Millennium Dome site, and locations for the 2012 Olympics.