Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

The case of a self-employed construction contractor who counted as an employee: Paving the way for more employment status reappraisals?

Judgment was given in August for this case relating to employment law in the construction sector, but published in November 2022. On appeal, it was found that a self-employed contractor who was paid via HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) counted as an employee. Cases like these are relevant to construction companies due to the potential […]

29/09/2022

ESG Reporting: Getting it right first time

In our regular column for Wind Energy Network, we focus on ESG and why it is now important for businesses to show they are compliant. Our last column focussed on the increasing legislative and investor attention currently being aimed at supply chains for the raw materials which are used in the offshore wind sector. Supply […]

26/09/2022

Environment, Social and Governance – ESG Training Courses

Drawing on the combined experience of our senior lawyers and specialist advisers, our Education and Training Service provides practical guidance and training on ESG compliance, regulation, and reporting. The scope, scrutiny, regulation and impacts of ESG issues have grown significantly in recent years. So too has uncertainty and a lack of clarity about emerging opportunities […]

24/09/2022

Course: How to get value from farming business contracts

Far too many farmers sign up to contracts without reading the terms, meaning they often get a bad deal and poor value for their farming businesses. This two-hour course provides a real-world guide to understanding and getting better value out of farming business contracts. Starting with how contracts are “born”, the course goes on to […]

Prospect Law Secures Convictions in Linked Criminal Prosecutions Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Prospect was delighted to represent Brent Council in two linked criminal prosecutions which concluded today at Harrow Crown Court under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against Mohammed Mehdi Ali concerning the unlawful conversion and use of properties at 211 Willesden Lane and 9-10 Tower Road in North London. Mohammed Mehdi […]

Environmental Law Training Courses

Prospect Law provides a series of guidance courses covering key aspects and implications of Environmental Law. Andrew Waite, Prospect Law’s Senior Environmental Law Specialist, and editor of the Environmental Law Handbook, provides essential insights and detail to help you understand the potential environmental impacts, risk, and opportunities for your organisation. The courses can be tailored to […]

22/09/2022

Nuclear Energy Training Courses

Prospect Law’s highly respected team of legal and technical experts advise organisations on the legal, financial, and technical aspects of decommissioning and other nuclear radioactive waste management projects. Prospect is a signatory to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s Supply Chain Charter and our specialist legal team includes members of the International Nuclear Law Association. Drawing on […]

A Green Recovery: Webinar on a Response to Covid-19 That Addresses the Climate Crisis

This morning we hosted a webinar that considered the rapidly emerging political consensus – amongst international bodies, national and sub-national governments, business, NGOs and academia – that the response to both the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis should take the form of a “Green Recovery”. We looked at some of the implications of these […]

21/09/2022

British Energy Security Strategy

Our latest article for Wind Energy Network Magazine focusses on the fast tracking measures included in the UK Government’s Energy Security Strategy and the potential issues that may arise with a sped-up Development Consent Order (DCO) process. As readers will already know, the Government published its British Energy Security Strategy on 07 April 2022. The […]

24/08/2022

Prospect Law to Host Webinar on Covid-19 & Employment Law

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Employment Law webinar addressing how businesses can get back on track and re-adjust post Covid-19. This webinar will consider how businesses can cope with getting employees back to work after furlough, dealing with the challenges of changed employer/employee relationships and the way people work. New working […]

21/08/2022

The Rise of ESG Litigation

There is currently a trend in the ESG world of increasing regulation and investigations by regulatory bodies – these regulations and investigations will result in more widespread and detailed publicly available information on any failure by a company to comply with their ESG Litigation. One consequence of this information becoming more readily available, is that […]

24/07/2022

Wind propulsion: a viable and cost efficient alternative? Article by Prospect Law published in Wind Energy Network

Our latest article for Wind Energy Network Magazine in which our maritime specialist, Reina Van Pallandt discusses the benefits of wind energy or wind propulsion to meet climate goals and how the maritime industry is responding. The term ‘wind energy’ in the context of this magazine naturally evokes images of on- and offshore wind installations. […]

Data Compliance: Challenges to foreign companies doing business in, and relating to China

Data protection compliance is complex. Even more so if your organisation is doing business in or relating to China. Our international trade specialist Eric Jiang covers the key laws and regulations you’ll likely have to comply with when handling data in, and in relation to China, and the potential cost of non compliance. Data Definitions […]

20/07/2022

JUNE 2022

Our monthly overview of our work activity, recent instructions and firm news. Renewable Energy and Insurance Prospect commences advisory work on the feasibility of the designs for a new insurance system to cover parts of the UK’s renewable energy sector. Insight Prospect’s corporate and commercial lawyer Oliver Williams outlines some best practices and important clauses […]

01/07/2022

UK Regulatory Changes – Our latest article for WEN Magazine

This month sees UK Regulatory Changes and the Committee Stage of the proposed law that completes the process of removing EU laws from the United Kingdom. The snappily titled ‘Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23’ has caused a significant amount of alarm because of the way existing regulations could be swept aside and […]

24/06/2022

The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce interviews Reina Maria Van Pallandt, Senior Disputes Lawyer

The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce interviewed our Senior Disputes Lawyer, Reina Maria Van Pallandt for its recent edition of their Spotlight Tuesday feature. Read the full interview below. NBCC were pleased to interview Reina Maria Van Pallandt of Prospect Law, a UK regulated law firm with specialist expertise advising on renewable and nuclear energy sectors. Can […]

24/03/2022