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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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
Why reviewing your company policies can improve your business sustain success
How does a business sustain success and consistency? What impact can poor policies and bad reputation have on a company’s bottom line? With ESG values edging their way up the business agenda, companies are looking more closely at their social values, their reputation, how they look after their employees and whether they meet the requirements […]
Fusion for the future – the perennial wait for the commercialisation of nuclear fusion
The news that scientists have made significant developments in the commercialisation of nuclear fusion, allows us to revisit the case for fusion and review the latest developments in the UK and internationally in this promising sector. Our nuclear specialist John Mathieson covers the details. There’s a running joke in the energy community that commercial fusion […]
Thinking of Going Nuclear? Small Modular Reactors Explored
Before deciding whether to pursue the nuclear energy option for energy generation, one of the major decisions a country would need to consider is the choice of Small Modular Reactors (SMR). Our nuclear specialist John Mathieson runs through the key benefits of SMR technology and touches on the current developments in nuclear energy happening across […]
P&O Ferries: A case study for responsible leadership
Increasingly, what defines a company is not corporate success or the awards emblazoned at the end of emails, but corporate responsibility: doing what’s right, even when you don’t want to, or don’t have to. In the case of P&O Ferries, we look at how a lack of empathy towards its employees and irresponsible behaviour has […]
Wholesale Energy Prices: April 2022
Our Energy Economist, Dominic Whittome shares his Energy Highlights Report on oil, natural gas and electricity prices at the start of April 2022. Oil Crude was driven higher over the first quarter amid rebounding global demand for petroleum fuels, geo-political worries over the technical ability of Middle Eastern producers to ramp up supply and […]
New Global Business Mobility Visas: Five ways your business can operate in the UK
On 11th April 2022, the new Global Business Mobility visa was introduced. This visa route provides five different ways for overseas businesses to expand into or transfer employees to the UK. Our immigration specialist Alice Boyle shares details on the five routes. The five categories of Global Business Mobility Visa cover: The transfer of […]
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