DECEMBER 2022

Our monthly overview of our work activity, recent instructions and firm news.

Risk Management

Prospect is instructed to design alternative risk management models for the UK’s offshore wind energy sector.

ESG

Prospect announces the launch of its annual ESG Audit service for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Maritime Law

Prospect receives an Award from the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) in respect of a long running referral concerning disputed cargos of commodities between two listed MENA Region corporates.

Environmental Law

Prospect is instructed to advise in relation to potential litigation regarding the sale of water based products to the public in alleged breach of pesticide regulations.

Insight

Prospect reviews the role of the regulator when developing nuclear power programmes.

Nuclear and Risk Management

Prospect submits a proposal to advise a MENA Region regulatory organisation on the design of insurance arrangements for nuclear new build programme.

Environmental Law

Prospect is instructed to advise in relation to potential enforcement action against a corporate client by the UK Environment Agency (EA) under the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS).

Employment Law

Prospect is instructed to draft template employment contracts for a start-up recruitment company in the UK.

Corporate and Commercial Law

Prospect is instructed to close a renewable energy corporate deal including a company takeover.

Insight

Judgment was given in August for this case relating to employment law in the construction sector. On appeal, it was found that a self-employed contractor who was paid via HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) counted as an employee.

Risk Management

Prospect submits a bid as part of a consortium to advise on the design of a risk management strategy for parts of the UK renewable energy industry.

Planning Law

Prospect appears at Wood Green Crown Court in a hearing concerning the determination of an application by the local planning authority of section 18A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Nuclear Law

Prospect provides its quarterly regulatory update on developments in relevant nuclear law and regulation for the Radio Active Transport Users Committee (RAMTUC).

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