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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Illuminating the Path to Effective Governance
The buzz around governance is growing louder. In recent months, local authority chief financial officers have issued a series of Section 114 notices, halting all non-essential spending due to a mismatch between income and expenditure. It’s similar to a private company publicly acknowledging its insolvency. The well-known cases of Thurrock, Croydon, Woking, and Slough all […]
11/10/2023
The Power of Mutuals in Sustainable Energy
The buzz around governance is growing louder, the spotlight is increasingly focused on the efficacy of mutuals in sustainable energy. In recent months, local authority chief financial officers have issued a series of Section 114 notices, halting all non-essential spending due to a mismatch between income and expenditure. It’s similar to a private company publicly […]
Effective Risk Management – Why knowledge of the risk is key
Our latest article for Wind Energy Network Magazine addresses the importance of adequate and Effective Risk Management cover particularly in relation to the renewables sector. Senior Solicitor and Director, Edward de la Billiere shares more. Over the last two years we have featured articles on a wide range of issues affecting the wind sector, including […]
01/09/2023
Fukushima Daiichi tritiated water release – More than a drop in the (Pacific) Ocean?
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has begun the controversial discharge into the sea of radioactively tritiated water arising from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Radiological Impact Concerns Despite reassurances from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and others including the South Korean government, that the radiological impact on human health and the environment will be “negligible”, […]
30/08/2023
UK Government’s Plan to Achieve Net Zero Targets: Insights from the Public Accounts Committee
Today, the UK Government has finally released its plans on how the country will achieve its UK Net Zero targets by 2050. This announcement comes just one week after the Public Accounts Committee met to discuss the National Audit Office’s report on Government progress on decarbonising the power sector by 2035 (our blog on the […]
25/08/2023
Navigating the Westinghouse Merger Control Process
On 11 October 2022, Brookfield Business Partners announced the proposed sale of US headquartered company, Westinghouse Electric Company, to a joint venture comprising Brookfield Renewable Partners and Cameco Corporation, a Canadian registered company. Brookfield Renewable will own 51% of Westinghouse and Cameco the remaining 49%. Westinghouse provides technologies, products and services to the nuclear power […]
22/08/2023
Decarbonisation Opportunities Missed by UK Businesses
A recent analysis of CDP disclosures by Bain & Co. has shown that only a third of UK business emissions currently cover net zero targets. This is despite evidence suggesting that leaders in decarbonisation have greater access to opportunities and greater success. In Bain’s analysis, almost two-thirds of UK business emissions are covered by net-zero […]
21/08/2023
Bottling the Sun: Nuclear Fusion on the Horizon
Anyone who has watched Christopher Nolan’s pulsating biopic of theoretical nuclear physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer has probably left the cinema in deep thought about the terrifying prospects of nuclear weapons. Nuclear energy serves a purpose not only in military affairs and international politics, but also as a very real option in the world’s search to […]
16/08/2023
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Reporting for EU Importers
The purpose of CBAM is to avoid situations where the production of emissions-intensive goods is moved to countries with less stringent environmental policies. Companies importing into the EU will be required to obtain CBAM certificates in order to equalise the price of carbon paid for EU products with that paid for products produced in other […]
24/07/2023
Nexus Mutual Collaborates with The Retail Mutual
Discover the mutual benefits of collaboration as members pool their requirements and work collaboratively in a mutual or co-operative. While these entities typically operate independently, the synergy created fosters mutual benefits for all involved. We have seen participants in this sector cross-selling the products of others, either to plug a gap in their own offering […]
11/07/2023
Balancing Evidence and Caution: Navigating the Path to Effective Public Policy
Ben Ticehurst’s thought-provoking blog unpacks a recent speech on Civil Service modernization by Minister for the Cabinet Office, Jeremy Quin. Discover the pivotal importance placed on evidence-based decision-making in public programs and gain insights into how this approach is shaping the future of policymaking.However, adopting such an approach requires caution, considering past pitfalls faced by […]
How FIFA Could Have Benefited From An ESG Audit
As FIFA’s Women’s World Cup unfolds, sustainability takes centre stage in the world of sports. In light of previous challenges faced by FIFA in its carbon-neutrality claims, a different approach could have made a significant difference. What if FIFA had conducted a confidential ESG Audit? This blog explores the benefits of a confidential audit, helping […]
01/07/2023
FCA Report on Company and Investor Views on ESG Ratings
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released a report showing that that public companies and their investors have different views on the importance of ESG ratings and their use. A low ESG rating has so far not been a significant consideration for most companies in setting their strategy and action plan and tackling ESG issues. […]
28/06/2023
How an ESG Audit Can Safeguard Companies: Lessons from the Tesla Lawsuit
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices have become paramount for companies looking to thrive in a socially conscious world. The recent high-profile Tesla lawsuit serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust ESG practices beyond environmental concerns. In this illustrative case, Tesla was ordered to pay $32 million to a former Black employee […]
20/06/2023
The Influence of Technology on Decentralisation, Mutuals and Co-operatives
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it introduces revolutionary platforms that foster direct connections between individuals and communities, transforming various industries, including the risk transfer (insurance) sector, and revitalising the mutuals and co-operatives landscape. Disrupting the Traditional Insurance Model We’ve closely observed the emergence of entities like lemonade.com, disrupting the traditional insurance […]
10/06/2023
Exploring the Power of Discretionary Mutuals for Large UK Corporates
Discover how Discretionary Mutuals For Large UK Corporates can produce a competitive edge in risk management and maximise cost and coverage advantages. Dive into this insightful article to learn why Discretionary Mutuals, as an alternative to insurance captives, offer onshore domicile, solvency requirements, and tax efficiency. For more than 50 years, insurance captives have served […]
01/06/2023
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