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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Proposed Regulation Changes: What’s Next for Anti-Monopoly Law?
The State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed extensive changes to the Anti-Monopoly Law (AMA), including revisions to regulations on the prohibition of monopoly agreements, abuse of dominant market positions, and abuse of intellectual property. SAMR received 299 comments on these proposals during a one-month public comment period. What Changes Have Been Proposed By […]
01/03/2023
Towards A Stronger Competition Law New Developments In The Anti-Monopoly Law In The People’s Republic Of China
2022 AMA Amendment: What Has Changed in Competition Law? China’s Anti-Monopoly Law has been subject to new developments in a move towards stronger competition law. However, the law is still relatively new and has some ambiguous provisions that make it difficult for businesses to understand their obligations and comply with them. Introduction As competition law […]
19/02/2023
The Role of Technology in Creating Green Urban Environments
The pressing demand for green urban spaces and the concept of ‘smart cities’ necessitate the integration of technology to meet the growing population’s needs while improving quality of life and promoting sustainability. The role of technology is not to be strictly associated with the installation of new digital technology systems within a city. Rather it […]
09/02/2023
The advantages of a discretionary mutual
In terms of risk transfer options, there are different types of mutual structures and membership options. A discretionary mutual can be integrated into a risk transfer mix in various ways. Our Risk Transfer and Mitigation Specialist, David Gudopp shares some of the advantages of a consumer discretionary mutual for communities, associations and sectors or group […]
29/01/2023
Wholesale Energy Highlights: January 2023
Our Energy Economist, Dominic Whittome shares his Energy Highlights Report on oil, natural gas and electricity prices at the start of 2023. Oil Brent closed the year generally flat. There was little change in January, but the seemingly placid market was punctured by two strong rallies on 28th March and 23rd September 2022, spot […]
15/01/2023
Prospect Law acts for Eastleigh Borough Council and wins case against local property developer for cutting down protected trees
‘Property developer, 35, is fined more than £65,000 after cutting down dozens of protected 100-year-old oak trees to make way for holiday lets – and ordered to plant 650 new trees.’ Read the coverage below from the Daily Mail. ‘A defiant property developer has been ordered to pay more than £65,000 after ignoring the desperate […]
04/01/2023
What’s the ESG Outlook for 2023?
ESG issues are becoming increasingly important for investors and stakeholders, and companies are under greater pressure to implement and disclose their plans. Our Head of ESG, Jacqueline Faridani takes a look at what is in store for ESG in 2023. ESG issues have become increasingly important for investors and other stakeholders in the past few […]
01/01/2023
What are the First Steps Your Business can take towards ESG Compliance?
In our regular column for Wind Energy Network, we continue to address key areas of focus to help businesses align with sustainable ESG Compliance The last two articles in this column have introduced areas that form part of the fast-changing ESG landscape: (1) supply chain monitoring and (2) why ESG is important. As a compliance […]
20/12/2022
Advanced Nuclear Technologies and SMR Designs: Key considerations for organisations investing in energy
Developments in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANTs), and particularly in small modular reactor (SMR) design, are frequently defined as “game changing”. Understanding quite how those “changes” affect investment decisions can be complex, particularly in a global energy sector that is experiencing immense uncertainty, risk and opportunities driven by national energy security concerns, global supply and price […]
24/11/2022
Advanced Nuclear Technologies and SMR Designs: What are the key stages on the journey to their commercial deployment?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Developments in advanced nuclear technologies (ANTs), and particularly in small modular reactor (SMR) design are transforming the role that nuclear energy will play in the future energy landscape. They are also broadening the types of organisations, investors, […]
Prospect Instructed in Important Court of Appeal Case Affecting Developers
Prospect Law’s Edmund Robb recently represented the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in an important Court of Appeal planning case affecting the scope of developers’ actions to clear fell trees situated in woodland covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The Facts: The appellant is a developer and the freehold owner of land in […]
Insurance and Risk Training Courses
The number of high-profile insurance disputes in the aftermath of COVID-19 has highlighted several longstanding and fundamental issues that affect many businesses. The wording of complex insurance policies can be ambiguous and difficult to interpret, and many business managers do not fully understand what their insurance coverage extends to. Their understanding of what is covered […]
22/11/2022
Prospect Law Successfully Defends Planning Permission for Derby Waste Incinerator
In R (Hill) v Derby City Council, Mr Justice Supperstone considered a claim by a local resident that sought to quash the decision of Derby City Council to grant planning permission for the Derby Waste Incinerator to Envirofusion Ltd (represented by Prospect Law). R (HILL) v. DERBY CITY COUNCIL [2018] EWHC 768 (ADMIN.) Background: Envirofusion […]
24/10/2022
Prospect Law Helps Local Authority Secure Order for Repayment of Nearly £750,000 by Rogue Landlord for Illicit Earnings From Overcrowded Properties
Prospect Law welcomes the Confiscation Order in the sum of £739,263 which Her Honour Judge Lana Wood made against Mohammed Mehdi Ali at Harrow Crown Court on 12th February for overcrowded properties. As Brent Council’s press release explains, the Confiscation Order, which was made under the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, reflects the […]
Market Access to China’s Legal Services: Possibilities for Foreign Law Firms Under China’s Regulatory Scheme
Can a foreign law firm provide advisory and representation services on domestic law in China? What level of market access do foreign law firms have there and how do foreign law firms offer legal services in China? Our International Trade and Arbitration specialist Eric Jiang explains the regulation and limitations involved. As a brief introduction, […]
04/10/2022
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