There is heightened activity across your sector. Governments grapple with financing the management and disposal of nuclear waste. First-generation plants require life-extension or decommissioning. Climate change, energy security and a need for stable energy prices are driving new nuclear development in existing and new nuclear states. Increased demand is driving upstream investment. In challenging times like these, you need an informed partner to help you make difficult decisions.

Let Dentons ease the way forward. Our knowledgeable lawyers have the depth of experience you need. With our understanding of your sector, we provide cutting-edge advice whether you are a leading developer, operator, contractor, technology provider or a government. You receive insightful solutions that span law-writing, procurement, new builds and work across the fuel cycle, including front end, decommissioning and a range of other matters. You can also rely on us to assist you with the development of the innovative financial models you need.

By partnering with us, you have a team that recognizes the value of nuclear energy and how it sits within the world’s power markets. Our work with the UK regulator, Ofgem, in establishing the British wholesale power trading framework, and with more than 30 governments on reform of their energy markets, bears testament to our high quality team.

Look to our lawyers for innovative business and legal solutions across the nuclear industry, including:

• National, regional and international regulatory frameworks
• Advice on uranium mining rights
• Strategies for the management of medium and low level waste, and long-term storage policy issues
• Planning and environmental permitting requirements
• Innovative financing models
• Uranium purchase and trading contracts
• New build projects and procurement
• National and treaty-based nuclear liability law
• Acquisitions, mergers and disposals
• Decommissioning
• Transport of nuclear materials
• Operation and maintenance of nuclear sites.

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The Polish nuclear power sector – crucial decisions to speed up the investment process

January 24, 2025

On December 18, 2024, a draft amendment to the Act on preparation and execution investments in nuclear power facilities, accompanying investments, and certain other acts was published. The Draft aims to simplify the process of developing and implementing investments in nuclear power facilities. This is to be achieved through the possibility of dividing the investment into stages.

Namibia and South Africa's Electricity Plans

March 27, 2024

Namibia and South Africa: As countries sharing borders, histories, and growth objectives, the energy sectors in Namibia and South Africa are transforming concurrently.

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Dentons Paris advised Tecnatom SA on the sale to Apave group of Tecnatom France

January 9, 2024

Dentons Paris advised Tecnatom SA on the sale to Apave group of Tecnatom France, which is mainly engaged in the business of non-destructive testing inspection services for non-nuclear customers.