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Eversheds is one of a select group of law firms with specialist expertise in nuclear and energy law with a significant domestic and international energy and utilities practice.  We have an in-depth understanding of the nuclear industry, the agenda of the major players, and the regulatory and competition framework. We also have expertise in managing the planning, technical and public relations issues that are likely to arise in relation to the development of new nuclear power stations and the decommissioning of the current fleet.

We have built up formidable experience in the nuclear sector and act for many of the key players in the global nuclear industry, including Toshiba Group, Westinghouse, BNFL, Sellafield Limited, Fluor International and VT Nuclear Services.  This enables us to provide advice on the sophisticated legal framework and obligations which underpin any activities within this sector, informed by a deep knowledge and understanding of the marketplace.

Our core services and specialist knowledge include:

• planning and consenting, all licenses and permits
• advice and compliance with requirements of nuclear regulatory framework
• competition and antitrust issues
• consortium agreements and joint ventures
• intellectual property and licensing
• multi-modal transportation
• energy and emissions trading and derivatives
• plant purchase contracts
• EU export controls
• dispute management and resolution
• commercial and procurement issues
• licensing and pre-licensing by NII
• project finance and funding
• corporate acquisitions and disposals
• arrangements, reorganisations and restructuring
• environmental, health and safety
• electricity supply contract and regulatory framework
• engineering and construction contracts and sub-contracts
• facilities management agreements
• employment, HR and immigration law
• commercial agreements