Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

The Environment Act 2021 – 600 days in the making

On 9th November 2021 the Environment Act 2021 finally completed its passage through Parliament, a tortuous passage that had taken over 600 days in three Parliaments since the time that the first draft was published in 2018. Why is this important? The new Act is very significant, as it represents for England the basic framework for […]

04/10/2021

The Benefits of ESG Reporting

ESG is here to stay. With mandatory reporting required for listed companies from April 2022, private businesses should consider the benefits of ESG Reporting, keeping themselves one step ahead by becoming ESG compliant. Our Head of ESG, Dr Jacqueline Faridani shares why. The Importance of ESG In recent years, increasing awareness of the climate crisis […]

On the Road – EV Test Drives

Rory Tait test drives his top three electric vehicles and shares his views.As part of my journey to buying an electric vehicle, I have now undertaken some test drives of a few of the EVs which interest me, to get a feel of how the EV driving experience compares with the driving experience of ICE […]

Energy Prices: Review 2021 and a look to the year ahead

Even by commodity market standards, 2021 was certainly a tumultuous year for the over the counter (O.T.C.) gas and power markets. Their annual supply prices rose by 280% and 240% respectively with the ‘bell-weather’ April Year Electricity contract closing at a record high of £191/MWh. To put things into further perspective, wholesale electricity for industrial […]

FAQs – Sustainable Investing and ESG

The importance of understanding ESG, the guidelines and ESG compliance, is becoming increasingly clear.Here, we define, in a few short paragraphs, some of the key topics relating to ESG. These topics will be the focus of more comprehensive articles in the future. 1. ESG investing versus sustainable investing Due to a lack of standardisation in […]

The Cause of the co2 Supply Shortfall – a Warning?

Scarcity in supply and escalating gas prices in the UK have caused a crisis that threatens the futures of small energy firms, industry and households. Our Senior Commercial Advisor David Ridge breaks down the details of how this gas supply shortage has come to pass, and highlights the importance of good planning and preparation for […]

26/09/2021

EV Charging – What Are My Options?

Head of Renewables, Rory Tait writes the second instalment in his journey to buying an electric vehicle and the EV Charging process that comes with it. I have failed dismally in my quest to whittle down the number of EVs which have attracted me most (largely as a result of the large number of new […]

What are the Immigration Rules Relating to Offshore Wind?

BP, Shell and SSE Renewables are among 17 successful bidders who have recently been selected on the first ScotWind leasing round to build the next generation of Scottish offshore wind farms. In the latest edition of Wind Energy Network Magazine, our immigration specialist Alice Boyle addresses what Immigration Rules mean in terms of permissions, arrangements […]

Prospect Law Appoints Rory Tait as New Head of Renewables

Prospect has been a leader in renewables since it was incorporated in 2010 and is the only multi-disciplinary practice in the sector that brings together lawyers, economists, technical, regulatory and insurance specialists serving clients from across the world. Prospect Law welcomes the appointment of Rory Tait to head up the firm’s renewable energy work. With […]

07/08/2021

Fighting the Effects of the Curse of Resources

In order to mitigate the security risks to my client in the Balkans I recommended that strenuous attempts were made to restore the company’s Social License to Operate by tackling the root causes of the problem: the negative effects of the Curse of Resources. The first requirement was the correct identification of local stakeholders. This […]

Csr and Connected Leadership: The Masters of the Huainan

In the second century BCE, scholars gathered at the court of the Chinese King to debate philosophy and statecraft. Their conversations were recorded in the text: “The Masters of the Huainan.” They identified five types of wasteful consumption that are “the source of all disorder” – wood, water, earth, metal and fire. The text railed […]

20/07/2021

Wholesale Energy Prices: January – February 2020

In this article, Dominic Whittome covers recent changes to wholesale energy prices. Crude Oil Oil fell 15% over the last two months to just over $50/bl. The Forward Market for crude generally has lost a third of its value since the end of last summer. Today there is little doubt that markets are still spooked […]

07/10/2020

Blackpool Borough Council v Volkerfitzpatrick and Others [2020] Ewhc 387 (Tcc): Impact on Construction Law

While the evidence to be provided by corrosion experts acting for the Claimant in this matter (Blackpool Borough Council) was not ruled inadmissible, this judgment passed by His Honour Judge Steven Davies in theManchester Technology & Construction Court gives a stern warning to expert sacting under CRP Part 35. The Claimant was seeking around £6 […]

Employment Law: The Effects of Recent Changes to the Employment Rights Act 1996

Following the government’s Good Work Plan, fundamental changes are being made to the Employment Rights Act 1996, particularly to be given to employees, and now workers, on starting work. Terms can be provided as a ‘Section 1 Statement’ of mandatory particulars, or within an employment contract (together referred to herein as Particulars). The key changes […]

Covid-19: The Job Retention Scheme

Last month the government introduced the Job Retention Scheme, to help employers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme introduced the concept of “furlough leave” and provides for employers to recover up to 80% of employees’ pay from HMRC. Whilst somecompanies are benefitting from the current circumstances, many small companies,who are the backbone of the […]

Calls for “Green Recovery” Gathering Pace and Political Support

As the coronavirus pandemic seems to be reaching its peak, with countries around the world facing devastating health and economic impacts, it is striking to note very fast moving political developments in support of a “Green Recovery”. By 11th April 2020, European climate and environmental ministers from 13 countries including France and Germany had signed a joint […]