Nuclear

39 Essex Chambers houses some of the most experienced barristers in the nuclear sector, drawing strength and depth from the energy, construction and commercial, insurance and reinsurance, environment, planning and property expertise. Our barristers act on proposals for the development of nuclear power stations and other facilities under development consent orders, as well as advising on regulatory matters, site licencing, safety and on the clean-up of nuclear sites.

Members of the team deal with applications related to nuclear development, for example, cooling water extraction and discharge. We have advised on emergent nuclear AMR/SMR technology and on nuclear liabilities, insurance, reinsurance and decommissioning. 39 Essex Chambers acts for the full range of clients in this area, including developers and industrial operators, central government and local authorities, government agencies, interest groups and environmental NGOs.

Members of our international arbitration team, are ranked for their expertise across complex, high-value disputes in the nuclear, infrastructure and construction sectors. We are consistently recognised for our capabilities in delivering strategic advice and undertaking premium advocacy in technically demanding cases across global arbitral institutions.  Our arbitrators have been appointed as Presiding, Chair, party-appointed and sole arbitrators in nuclear disputes globally in complex, cross-jurisdictional matters, under institutional and ad hoc rules, including ICC, LCIA, KCAB, UNCITRAL, SIAC, DIAC, HKIAC and as dispute board members. Regularly recognised as a prominent arbitration and ADR chambers, 39 Essex Chambers boasts a stable of leading ADR practitioners, working globally from our offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.