Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

A New Era for UK Nuclear: Regulatory and Planning Reforms

The UK government has announced significant nuclear regulatory and planning reforms aimed at accelerating the development of nuclear power in England and Wales. These developments signal a clear intention to streamline regulations and accelerate the deployment of nuclear projects, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs). While challenges remain, these changes could reshape the investment landscape for […]

13/02/2025

The 2022 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006

The 2022 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) officially came into force on 23rd December 2024. With the amendments now in effect, it is crucial for shipowners and maritime industry stakeholders to understand what these changes mean and what actions they need to take to ensure compliance. These amendments represent a significant […]

30/01/2025

Waste: Disperse vs Dispose – The Conundrum

From plastic and outdated electronics to kitchen waste, construction debris, and radioactive isotopes, the disposal of unwanted materials is a persistent challenge that generates considerable public debate and political noise. Humankind is remarkably adept at creating waste. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a constant quest for innovation, we often fail to consider the long-term […]

03/01/2025

eVisa Transition Deadline & Biometric Resident Permits Visas Explained

eVisa reminder – deadline of 31.12.2024 fast approaching As we reported in our June newsletter, the rollout of eVisas has been underway since April this year. All physical Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs) expire on 31 December 2024 and even though the immigration status of visa holders will remain unchanged after that date, it is essential, […]

28/11/2024

Floating Nuclear Power Plants

When we think of nuclear power plants, we usually imagine large concrete structures firmly rooted on land. But could the future of nuclear energy be floating on water? Despite some seventy years of naval nuclear propulsion, floating civil nuclear power plants are yet to be a popular concept. However, two announcements this week suggest that […]

Gold in them thar Decommissioning Nuclear Projects

Decommissioning the UK’s nuclear assets has long been a contentious issue, and the debate rages on. The costs keep rising, the timelines keep stretching, and the industry is caught in a frustrating cycle of inefficiency. But with today’s technology and innovative thinking, could there be an opportunity to turn this challenge into something more manageable […]

27/11/2024

Why a Mutual makes sense to replace Local Authorities Insurance

The Local Government Authority have previously estimated that Local Authorities spend around £650 million annually on insurance premiums. The exact cost of insurance could now be significantly higher. By adopting a mutual model, there is an opportunity to target annual savings of up to 20%. This could potentially save over £100 million each year – […]

11/11/2024

Being Hit by a Bus – Practical Lessons for the Nuclear Sector

When ‘Low Risk’ Doesn’t Mean ‘No Risk’. Practical Lessons for the Nuclear Sector. Being of a more mature stature, otherwise known as a Grumpy Old Bu**er, here I am in the middle of the road, just waiting to be hit by the Number 22 Bus. Does it happen? “No!” Every time a bus turns up […]

06/11/2024

Big Tech Buy Into SMRs – What’s it All About?

Many people who are generally not nuclear followers were intrigued last week by announcements from Google and Amazon that they would buy their energy from small modular reactors (SMRs). Google has agreed to purchase up to 500 MW of electricity from multiple SMR units, which will be designed, built and operated by the California-based firm […]

21/10/2024

Rikul Patel Joins as Head of Mutual Development

We are excited to announce the appointment of Rikul Patel as Head of Mutual Development in our Insurance, Mutual, and Risk Management division. With over 20 years of experience in mutuals and alternative risk management solutions, Rikul will play a pivotal role in enhancing our services and bringing innovative solutions to our clients. He brings […]

18/10/2024

Prospect Law Firm Rankings UK 2025

We are thrilled to announce our outstanding results in the law firm rankings UK 2025, as recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers. These prestigious rankings reflect the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team across multiple practice areas.  Legal 500 East Midlands – Projects, Energy and Natural Resources (Private Finance Initiative) Tier 1 […]

15/10/2024

How Discretionary Mutuals Can Cut Corporate Insurance Costs

Last Wednesday, David Gudopp had the opportunity to present at the WFAA (Waste Facilities and Asset Association) event, where he discussed a critical issue affecting many industries, particularly waste management: the inefficiencies baked into traditional insurance models and how to entities can cut corporate insurance costs. In this article, David examines how traditional insurance premium […]

08/10/2024

UK-US GDPR Data Privacy Frameworks

There has been a literal whirlwind of changes impacting data privacy over the last decade, mainly resulting from the EU’s GDPR and now the UK’s equivalent. These legislative shifts and their consequential impacts have significantly altered how personal data is handled, stored and transferred especially when transferred outside the UK/EU/ EEA to countries such as […]

26/09/2024

A month in nuclear is a long time… but not long enough.

At COP28 last year, 25 countries committed to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050, implying an addition of 740 GWe to the current reactor stock of around 370 GWe globally. This eye-catching figure is a stretch target by any measure, and one which will surely not be reached unless governments, the nuclear sector and investors […]

How To Leverage ESG Data for Business Success

As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations become increasingly integral to business operations, companies seek assurance to enhance confidence in their reported ESG information. With the growing prominence of ESG audits, companies are now positioned to leverage ESG data to drive financial value and long-term success. The Rise of ESG Audits and Assurance ESG audit […]

18/09/2024

Grenfell, Flixborough, and Fukushima – Incidents by Business Design

“What on earth do these events have in Common?” I hear you cry. Immediately followed by the “Why it’s relevant to current energy decision-making” supplemental. Remember, “People want to do a Good Job”, and this applies historically, now, and in the future.  Attainment for each individual creates a personal belief of their self-esteem and worth […]

16/09/2024