Nuclear Law Insights & Articles

Covid-19: Construction Projects and Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions

Dealing with COVID, as a business, is a bit like being in economy class during a storm. We can’t help the circumstances, and we are forced to trust our captain, but there are things we can do to improve the situation. Don’t get up and go to the bathroom, set-your tray to the upright position […]

26/09/2020

The ‘Green Recovery’ to Covid-19 and the Role of Nuclear Energy

Where does nuclear fit into the climate crisis and the proposed Green Recovery to Covid-19? The Green Recovery is relevant to all sectors because two factors come together, first the climate crisis with over 418 PPM CO2, and all Paris Agreement signatories due to submit revised and more ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in 2020, and […]

Managing Risk in Offshore Wind: Article by Prospect Law Published in Wind Energy Network

We are delighted that this week sees the publication in Wind Energy Network of the first of a series of articles by Prospect Law on managing risk in offshore wind. The development of offshore wind forms a major part of the Government’s program to reduce carbon emissions. It is however a complex area and we […]

The Future of Work-From-Home

With hopes rising that lockdown will soon come to an end, employers are naturally looking to get back to normal. For most this means ending furlough agreements and, where appropriate, getting employees back to work. Whilst many employees are desperate to get back to work, others may have been affected mentally and might feel nervous […]

Revised Pharmaceutical Industry Code of Practice on Promoting Medicines to Health Professionals: A Brief Summary of the ABPI Code Due to Come Into Force in July 2021

After consultation with members and stakeholders, the Code of Practice 2021 has been agreed. The current version from 2019 will be replaced by the 2021 version with effect from 1 July 2021. The ABPI Code of Practice, administered by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority on behalf of the ABPI, has regulated the promotion […]

What to look out for when taking out insurance

Our latest article for Wind Energy Network Magazine in which Senior Solicitor, Reina Van Pallandt discusses what to look out for when taking out insurance policy which will ultimately deliver when a claim needs to be made. Last issue’s column recommended the use of a clear strategy for insurance purchase, once a thorough risk assessment […]

Is insurance an effective risk management tool?: Article by Prospect Law Published in Wind Energy Network

We are delighted that this week sees the publication in Wind Energy Network of the second of a series of articles by Prospect Law on managing risk in offshore wind and what is an effective risk management tool. The development of offshore wind forms a major part of the Government’s program to reduce carbon emissions. […]

The Importance of Supply Chain Regulation for the Offshore Wind Sector

This week sees the publication in Wind Energy Network of the third in a series of articles by Prospect Law. This article, by our Environmental Law specialist William Wilson, highlights the increasing regulatory and legislative attention on the Supply Chain Regulations, environmental and human rights aspects of sourcing metals and minerals to develop offshore wind projects […]

The ‘Eastmed Pipeline’ – Hard Reality or a Pipedream?

The Eastmed Pipeline project has been a subject of much debate and speculation within the energy sector. Intended to transport natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean region to Europe, this ambitious venture promises to enhance energy security and diversify supply sources. However, the project’s viability is continually questioned due to geopolitical tensions, economic feasibility, and […]

20/09/2020

Prospect Law Nominated as a ‘Firm of the Year’ in the Legal 500 Awards 2020

We are pleased, as an infrastructure and energy specialist firm, to confirm that we have been shortlisted for the Firm of the Year (outside London) award in the Projects, Energy & Natural Resources category of the Legal 500 2020. The Legal 500 is considered the world’s largest legal reference guide, having analysed the capabilities of law firms […]

24/08/2020

Costs to Businesses & Households of New Funding Arrangements at Hinkley Point: Part I

HinkleyPoint C (HPC) is a nuclear power station based on the French EuropeanPressurised Reactor design, code-named the EPR1. The project involves thecommissioning of twin 1,600 MW reactors which will ultimately deliver a final outputof 3,200 MW (3.2 GW). Theplant is being constructed in Somersetby developers, CGN (China General Nuclear Corporation) and EDF. The plant couldmeet […]

09/10/2019

Different Approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility

The philosophy behind western approaches to CSR Western approaches to the formulation of Corporate Social Responsibility strategy are overwhelmingly secular. They tend to flow out of one of a number of paradigms. We can perhaps categorise these paradigms as follows: Classical Social Contract Instrumental Legitimacy Stakeholder 1. The “classical” view is best expressed in terms of the […]

07/10/2019

The Curse of Resources in Action: The Loss of a Social License to Operate

A few years ago I travelled to a remote part of the Balkans to deliver risk management support to a client from the extractive industry. The client’s corporate security officer told me that commercial operations were being hindered by sabotage and theft, reputational attacks in the social media as a consequence of those acts of […]

EU Court Peonicotinoid Pesticides Insecticide Judgments: Significance for UK Agriculture, Chemicals and Environmental Policy, Part I

In the first of this series of articles, we consider three important linked judgements about neonicotinoid pesticides, which damage bees, from the EU General Court, issued on 17 May 2018, which have widespread implications for agriculture, chemicals and environmental policy, especially for the UK, for example in the way the judgement endorses the precautionary principle. […]

Bigger Bills Will Drive Battery Investments Behind the Meter

Rising non-commodity costs and resilience concerns make batteries more attractive for big users. Increased Charges Energy is pure expenditure. There is no investment or “hidden benefit” to be had, and even for companies that can damp down usage, there are bill increases to come. Prometheus Energy, a demand side response and reserve battery provider, reported […]

Risk Management in UK New Nuclear – Expansion or Explosion?

As HMG grapples with challenging decisions on how best to sustain energy security in the UK through potential investment in new nuclear power generation, ultimately it is appropriate risk management approaches that should remain at the heart of such decisions. Mark Vickers, from Prospect’s Project Finance team, sets out an introduction to the issue. Risk Management & […]