Nuclear Law Insights & Articles
Nuclear Law Articles
At Prospect Law, we are dedicated to sharing our extensive knowledge and thought leadership on nuclear law. Our team provides expert legal insights into the ever-evolving nuclear energy sector, helping clients navigate legal challenges in this critical industry. Here, you can explore a selection of articles, blogs, and legal opinions written by our specialists on nuclear energy and related topics.
John Warden
Browse by topic below to stay informed on the latest developments in nuclear law and energy regulations.
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The Case for Post Office Mutualisation
In the aftermath of the Horizon scandal, fresh calls for change have emerged within the Post Office sector. Recent discussions between the government and the mutual and cooperative sector hint at a potential transition towards Mutualisation for the Post Office, sparking hope for a new era of transparency and accountability. Navigating Change After the Horizon […]
09/02/2024
Corporate Governance: Recent Developments and Implications for Businesses
January 2024 has shone a spotlight on corporate governance; two separate and unrelated events took place. On 1 January, ITV aired the first episode of an outstanding 4-part TV drama, “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” Mr Bates vs The Post Office – Series 1 – Episode 1 – ITVX and then on 22 January the […]
08/02/2024
Radioactive Waste Management: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
My previous article focused on radioactive waste primarily generated by the nuclear power industry. The piece mentioned that another major source of radioactive waste was that arising from naturally occurring radioactive materials, or NORM. Another term often used is TENORM, or “technologically enhanced” NORM, which is where an industrial process, has concentrated the amounts of […]
24/01/2024
COP28 Nuclear Commitments for a Sustainable Future
COP28 has once again underscored the challenges in achieving consensus on energy system development. The debate revolves around either ‘phasing out fossil fuels’ or the ‘need for emission reduction.’ This economic tug-of-war involves fossil fuel producers, the demand for cost-effective energy from smaller nations, and the consumer’s deployment preferences. Amidst COP28, the UN Food and […]
12/12/2023
COP28 – ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping’
The First Global Stock Take As the sails of COP28 unfurl in Dubai, a pivotal moment for the maritime industry takes centre stage. The journey that began with the Paris Agreement in 2015, addressing global climate action, has brought us to this critical juncture. However, it’s surprising that shipping, a significant player in the emissions […]
06/12/2023
Prospect Law Writing Opportunity on Renewable Energy and ESG
Are you an aspiring writer with a passion for renewable energy, ESG, and the drive to achieve Net Zero targets? Here’s your chance to make a mark! Prospect Law, a distinguished firm ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers, is opening the doors for all undergraduates and postgraduates to participate in our exciting writing opportunity. […]
30/11/2023
Navigating Radioactive Waste Management: Key Issues for Waste Management Organisation Consideration
What’s so difficult about dealing with radioactive waste? The short answer is that scientifically and technologically it is very well understood, but the societal aspects are seemingly intractable at first sight, particularly with respect to the higher activity, more hazardous radioactive wastes – (almost) nobody wants it in their backyard! Even in the few countries […]
21/11/2023
UK and Germany Announce Partnership to Advance Hydrogen Industry & Boost Net Zero Efforts
The UK and Germany have announced an agreement that is aimed at developing the international hydrogen industry. The UK has pledged capital from the £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund to invest in low-carbon hydrogen production with a view to develop renewable hydrogen technologies. In turn, diversifying away from costly and environmentally damaging fossil fuel […]
07/11/2023
Prospect Law Earns Rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Prospect Law has once again secured prestigious rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers, cementing our position as a leading firm in the legal landscape. Legal 500 East Midlands – Projects, Energy and Natural Resources (Private Finance Initiative) Tier 1 Prospect Law stands tall in the renewable and nuclear […]
26/10/2023
Energy Highlights Q4’23:US-UK Energy Trade Agreement
Our Energy Economist, Dominic Whittome where he dissects the complexities of the US-UK Energy Trade Agreement and its implications. Delve into the intricacies of balance of payments affected by energy imports and unravel the challenges and trends in the realm of electricity. This marks the concluding part of our 3-part series, providing a holistic perspective […]
13/10/2023
Energy Highlights Q4’23: Petrodollar Risk, Gas Prices, and Russia’s Gas Export
Our Energy Economist, Dominic Whittome continues the exploration in the second installment of our Energy Highlights Report for 2023. Uncover the risks associated with the petrodollar, analyze the trends shaping gas prices, and scrutinize Russia’s significant role in the global gas market. Potential petrodollar risk to long-term oil, gas and LNG contracts The chances of […]
Energy Highlights Q4’23: Oil, Geo-political Developments and Electricity
Our Energy Economist, Dominic Whittome shares his Energy Highlights Report on oil, natural gas and electricity prices at the start of 2023. Delving into the dynamics of oil, natural gas, and Geo-Political Developments, this marks the commencement of a comprehensive 3-part blog series. Oil prices clip $97 amid Saudi-Russian brinkmanship The crude market has seen […]
Biden Administration Invests $12 Billion to Boost Electric Vehicle Production
The Biden administration on Thursday announced its plans to invest more than $15 billion in grants and loans to support the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. The package includes $10 billion in loans and $2 billion in grants to help manufacturers in converting their factories to produce electric vehicles, and to increase the production […]
Charting ‘All the Way to Zero’ with the ‘Laura Maersk’
Emblazoned with ‘All the Way to Zero’ in bold letters on her hull, the A.P. Moller – Maersk ship ‘Laura Maersk’ made history as the first green methanol-fueled vessel to grace the seas. Launched in Copenhagen on September 14th by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, this 172-meter-long container ship, crafted by Hyundai Mipo […]
Setting Sail Towards Sustainability: The ‘Pyxis Ocean’
Embarking on a groundbreaking journey, the ‘Pyxis Ocean,’ a remarkable kamsarmax cargo carrier, recently commenced its first wind-powered voyage from Singapore to Brazil. A testament to innovation, this vessel is equipped with two towering 37.5-meter automated sails, a remarkable feat achieved through collaboration between British BAR Technologies and Norwegian Yara Marine Technologies. These sails are […]
The Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021: Revisited.
The MMDA has been a catalyst for a potentially transformative shift in the UK’s regulatory framework since it became law. In this revisit, we delve into the developments that have unfolded over the past two years. This is the second of 2 articles on this subject. The first article can be accessed here: The Medicines and […]
12/10/2023
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