NUCLEAR ENERGY

Prospect Law’s highly respected team of legal and technical experts advises UK and international government organisations and commercial developers. We advise on the legal, financial and technical aspects of developing advanced nuclear technologies, decommissioning, and nuclear waste management. Prospect is a signatory to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s Supply Chain Charter and our specialist legal team includes members of the International Nuclear Law Association (INLA). Our non-legal specialists are members of their respective professional bodies.

Our services Include:

  • All aspects of radioactive waste management infrastructure, including:
    • nuclear fuel cycle policy and strategy development, funding and financing
    • national legal and regulatory frameworks
    • organisational arrangements
    • domestic and international transport, storage and disposal
  • Planning and environmental law as they apply to nuclear sites
  • Complex multi-jurisdictional commercial deals, and the international legal position in terms of contracting and procurement
  • Inter-governmental co-operation arrangements
  • Nuclear insurance including the establishment of nuclear insurance pools, and advice on insurance policies, coverage and claims
  • Investigations and enforcement activities, including advice for both corporate and individual clients
  • Anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance, and advice and representation in the event of an investigation