As energy demand surges, nuclear energy is recognized as a cornerstone of
long-term energy strategy around the world. Offering large-capacity, affordable
power generation, nuclear energy plays a pivotal role in global energy markets,
efficiently and reliably supplying carbon-free energy around the clock. Our
Nuclear Energy lawyers offer clients sophisticated, full-spectrum legal guidance
in navigating this complex, highly regulated sector.
Drawing on decades of experience in the regulatory, commercial, and technological
landscape, our lawyers advise clients across the nuclear energy value
chain—from advanced reactor developers to investors and government
stakeholders, as well as hospitals, research institutions, and advanced
manufacturing companies that use radioactive material. We support clients in
advancing projects, managing risk, and responding to the evolving demands of a
highly regulated and innovation-driven field.
We approach each engagement with a combination of creativity, technical fluency, and
a strong focus on delivering practical results. Our cross-disciplinary team brings
the perspective and agility needed to support the nuclear industry’s most
ambitious and transformative initiatives. We are committed to helping clients
advance nuclear innovation, enabling infrastructure investment, and shaping the
legal frameworks that will support the next generation of clean energy development.
Our representation of nuclear project stakeholders has sharpened our insight and
experience, allowing us to provide high level services on matters involving:
Complex ownership and financing arrangements
Decommissioning
Development and licensing of advanced and small modular reactors
Energy, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements
Financing strategies
Joint ventures
Mergers and acquisitions
Nuclear licensing
Participation in government programs
Project execution
Project financing
Regulatory compliance
Tax advice relating to nuclear power including tax credits, tax equity and
tax transfer transactions, and nuclear decommissioning trust fund issues
Texas is home to 31.3 million people, and with two of the country’s
leading metropolitan areas by economic output, Texas is the world’s
eighth largest economy at US$2.7 trillion.
The Washington state legislature has adjourned for 2026, and key tax changes
are in store if Governor Bob Ferguson signs several tax-related bills into
law, and if those tax changes then survive expected legal challenges.
The year 2025 saw significant regulatory activity in the realm of digital
assets. The US Congress and financial regulators took steps to create and
implement a clear legal framework to facilitate financial transactions using
digital assets, and they will continue to do so in 2026.
With the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for
US Stablecoins Act on 18 July 2025, Congress established a federal
regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.
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