Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

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 […]

26/09/2021

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 […]

Covid-19 Immigration Law Update as at 29th April

Measures taken to fightthe spread of COVID-19 have affected almost every aspect of life both in the UKand internationally. The UK immigration system is not immune from thesemeasures, in particular given the wide travel restrictions and lockdown. The Home Office has a dedicated section of its website for immigration issues related to COVID-19. This article is a […]

Small Module Reactors: A Brief overview of their purpose, use to date and advantages, Part 1

When a country is deciding on whether it should implement anew nuclear power programme, or expand an existing one, it will need to consider which type of reactor to acquire. Much like any consumer choice, there are a number of factors which come into play. Questions need to be asked such as how much will […]

Covid-19 & Immigration Law: Further Press Release From the Home Office

Today’s Press Release from the Home Office is copied below: Overseas nationals who cannot return home due to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to extend their visa until the end of July to give them peace of mind that they can stay in the UK until they are able to return home safely. The […]

The Judgment of the German Constitutional Court of 5th May: Manna From Heaven for Eurosceptics or a Mere Storm in a Teacup, Part I

On 5th May a storm broke out in European legal and political circles:Germany’s most senior judges had dared to overrule a Judgement of the EuropeanCourt of Justice. Not only had the Bundesverfassungsgericht, Germany’s highestCourt, had the gall to state that the European Court had exceeded its powersbut it also ruled that the European Central Bank […]

Wholesale Energy Prices: Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity as at 1st June

In this article, Dominic Whittome covers recent changes to wholesale energy prices. Oil Crude prices halved as the oil market experienced an output surge and a collapse in global demand. So great was the imbalance that West Texas Intermediate momentarily traded at negative prices, below $30/bbl at one point. The International Energy Agency is now […]

The Judgment of the German Constitutional Court of 5th May: Manna From Heaven for Eurosceptics or a Mere Storm in a Teacup, Part II

Prior to commenting on theRuling of the EUCJ of 11 December 2018 and the reaction of the BvfG whichfollowed on 5th May 2020, it is appropriate to discuss the basis of theirmutual relationship and the roles the two play in relation to each other. Theseare at the heart of the narrative. Once the relationship is […]