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.
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Browse by topic below to stay informed on the latest developments in nuclear law and energy regulations.
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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
The Politicisation of Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is a major component of the UK’s plans to reach its net-zero targets whilst continuing to support the energy demands in the country. The current status of nuclear energy in the UK In 2021, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) released a report that states that nuclear power contributed to 16.1% of […]
28/05/2023
The New Trend of Green-hushing
Companies are increasingly choosing not to publicise their climate targets, in order to avoid scrutiny and allegations of greenwashing. A survey of 1200 companies in 12 countries by South Pole, a Swiss carbon finance consultancy, has revealed that a quarter of them would not publicise their net zero science-based emissions targets and other sustainability goals, […]
22/05/2023
Global Investment in Solar Energy Surpassed that of Oil
Solar energy is on track to attract more investment than oil production globally this year for the first time ever according to World Energy Investment 2023 report published by International Energy Agency’s (IEA). According to the report, global energy investment is set to reach $2.8 trillion in 2023, compared to around $2.6 trillion last year. […]
15/05/2023
Delta Air Lines Accused of Greenwashing Over Its Carbon Neutrality Claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Delta Air Lines in a California court. The lawsuit is over the airline’s claims of greenwashing by presenting itself as carbon neutral in advertising and promotional activities. A passenger has filed a complaint, saying that the airline “has repeatedly touted itself as the world’s first carbon-neutral airline” […]
13/05/2023
Prospect Law ranked in 2023 edition of The Legal 500
We are delighted to feature once again in the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK for 2023. We are pleased as an energy specialist law firm to confirm our listing in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as: A Tier 3 London firm for “Power (including Electricity, Nuclear and Renewables)” and as A Tier 2 […]
02/05/2023
Energy News: Forward Energy Market May 2023
Our economist Dominic Whittome shares the latest wholesale gas and electricity prices for power markets in the Energy Market May 2023. Gas and electricity prices hit record highs last August and just as the October Year buying window was closing. Wholesale prices continued to fall in each case ever since. The Annual 2022 power contract […]
01/05/2023
Sustainability and Clean Energy: Government Regulations and Incentives
Discover the latest developments in government regulations and incentives driving sustainability and clean energy. This insightful article explores the proactive measures taken by the EU Parliament and the Biden-Harris administration to empower consumers and advance renewable energy.Governments continue to introduce new legislation and financial incentives which aim to achieve sustainability and clean energy goals. EU […]
28/04/2023
Understanding ESG Initiatives and Reporting Frameworks
The ESG landscape has become increasingly vast and complex. There are now a great number of ESG initiatives and reporting frameworks, which have made it exceedingly difficult to navigate the landscape. How and where to start if you are disclosing for the first time? Our Head of ESG, Jacqueline Faridani has selected some of the […]
20/04/2023
ESG for SMEs: 5 Practical Steps to Build an Effective ESG Strategy
As businesses become more aware of the impact they have on the environment and society, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become an increasingly important topic. SMEs have a unique opportunity to embrace ESG and build an effective strategy that will help them create value for their stakeholders and enhance their reputation.In this guide, we […]
16/04/2023
Finance for Positive Sustainable Change: Understanding the FCA’s Discussion Paper
The FCA Discussion Paper (Finance for positive sustainable change: governance, incentives and competence in regulated firms – February 2023) is a detailed paper, aimed at creating an industry-wide dialogue on sustainability-related governance, incentives and competencies. The Discussion Paper (DP) will use the feedback obtained to shape the FCA’s future regulatory approach. Good governance, purpose and […]
01/04/2023
Discretionary Mutuals Retention – Rationale and Advantages of Retaining the Primary Layer of Risk
As a follow-up to our introductory paper on Discretionary Mutuals, Our Risk Transfer and Mitigation Specialist, David Gudopp, digs a little deeper into the rationale and advantages of retaining the primary layer of risk in a Discretionary Mutuals. When analysing the historic claims data from potential membership groups, what we typically see is the bulk […]
29/03/2023
2023 Real Estate Outlook: What Lies Ahead?
The past year has not been a good one for real estate. The past year has been a challenging one for the real estate market. In January, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) faced redemption requests of $5.3 billion, with only a quarter of the amount ($1.3 billion) fulfilled. The situation raised concerns among analysts, […]
15/03/2023
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