NUCLEAR POWER

Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers

Providing strategic advice on procurement, supply chain management, contract drafting and risk allocation strategy for the construction of a £100m+ nuclear waste processing plant.
Negotiating a joint venture agreement for the construction of a national nuclear waste repository.
Advising on the proposed BOT (build operate, transfer) of a nuclear research site, advising on the procurement strategy and proposed contract structure.
Organising a pitch to a national Government to provide advice on the setup of a nuclear power programme.

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Legal issues that may arise

Acquisition of sites suitable for the construction of nuclear facilities in compliance with nuclear regulations.
Advice on nuclear site licence applications.
Advising on the justification of practices involving ionising radiation.
Advice on the decommissioning of nuclear power stations.
Securing planning permission and drafting obligations relating to nuclear power stations.
Advice on dealing with adverse public opinion and press scrutiny.
Advice on public inquiries, judicial review and appeals.
Environmental law matters including contamination and environmental damage regulations.
Drafting and negotiating construction contracts including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, GC/ Works, JCT, ICE, RIBA and RICS.

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The UK established the world's first civil nuclear programme in 1956. The country’s 15 reactors generate over 18% of the country’s electricity, down from a peak of 26% in 1997. Nuclear power is recognised as a source of low carbon power and is seeing continuous investment, notably at sites such as Hinkley Point.

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