Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

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 […]

22/09/2022

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

Building a Social License to Operate: Human Rights, Security and Effective Grievance Procedures

A social license to operate is essential for businesses seeking community acceptance and sustainable growth. Let’s explore the key components of this critical concept. Community Engagement Activities: Companies should actively engage with local communities to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations. Meaningful dialogue fosters trust and helps build a positive relationship between the company and its stakeholders. […]

20/03/2022

FEBRUARY 2022

Maritime Law Prospect exchanges Witness Statements in a claim at the London Court of International Arbitration between a MENA Region based supplier and an EU based commodities trading organisation Planning Law Prospect appears on behalf of Hackney London Borough Council at a hearing concerning an appeal against the service of an advertisement removal notice under […]

01/03/2022

NOVEMBER 2021

Articles and Presentations Prospect contributes an article to the Wind Energy Network Magazine dealing with the growing impact on and importance of ESG requirements on the wellbeing of UK renewable energy companies. Read Article Corporate & Commercial Law Prospect is instructed to advise a UK engineering and waste handling and recycling company on a contractual […]

01/12/2021

OCTOBER 2021

Awards Prospect is ranked as a leading specialist energy law firm in Chambers & Partners READ MORE Corporate and Commercial Law Prospect is instructed by a leading construction and waste management company to advise on contractual arrangements for a major development project within the EU Environmental and Planning Law Prospect is instructed by Hackney London […]

01/11/2021

Mitigating the Effects of the Curse of Resources: Csr Strategy

In my last blog I looked at some of the security consequences of the Curse of Resources; using the specific examples of Nigeria and Egypt. In this blog I will look at some of the social consequences of the Curse of Resources, and consider the role that can be played by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]

07/10/2021

Wholesale Energy Prices: Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity as at January 2021

In this article, Dominic Whittome covers recent changes to wholesale energy prices. Oil Energy prices continued to climb across the board with petroleum leading the field as crude prices rose by over 28%. The relatively modest price environment over 2016 to 2020, followed by the sharp price fall once the pandemic took hold last April, […]

06/10/2021