Stephenson Harwood demonstrates particular expertise in nuclear mandates, advising on the planning, financing, construction, operation, and decommission of assets. The team is also versed in power purchase and offtake arrangements, as well as M&A and investments. Jonathan Cripps co-heads the team alongside Kirsti Massie, an expert adviser to sponsors, developers, governments, and energy companies on project development and asset optimisation. John Danahy is also of note, advising nuclear sector clients from project inception to decommissioning and disposals.
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Key clients

  • Renaissance Fusion
  • World Nuclear Transport Institute

Work highlights

Advising as part of a newly formed Maritime Nuclear Consortium to set the highest international standards for safe, secure and commercially viable nuclear-powered ships.
Practice head

Jonathan Cripps; Kirsti Massie

Other key lawyers

John Danahy; Chris White

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