Governments around the world are making strong commitments to embrace a revival of nuclear generation, which has a role to play in a balanced future energy mix alongside other low-carbon sources.  CMS Cameron McKenna is at the forefront of the sector, and is currently advising a major player in the UK’s nuclear renaissance, on nuclear decommissioning contracts and on nuclear projects in other parts of the world. Nuclear power, by its nature, requires specialist knowledge to understand the full process and risks involved, right from the generation, to the handling of the waste, and to the final decommissioning of the power station. Investing in, and building, nuclear power stations requires advisers who have a proven track record in the full range of disciplines that will be required. 

Our Energy Team brings together experienced lawyers who understand the commercial and political issues around new nuclear and who can advise on all aspects of nuclear power, from generation to the handling of the waste, to the final decommissioning of the power station. 

Our lawyers are actively advising have advised on commercial issues around nuclear power and are sensitive to the political context, and have experience of advising on the following in the context of nuclear power:

• competition
• construction
• decommissioning
• environment
• generation
• hazardous waste disposal
• health and safety
• insurance
• planning 
• procurement 
• projects

Our geographic locations, including the extensive CMS network, enables us to service clients from local offices in key jurisdictions where the nuclear sector is experiencing a renaissance, keeping us at the heart of the issues affecting this key part of the energy sector.