Explore the intricate planning considerations pivotal to successful energy projects. This topic offers legal professionals practical advice on addressing regulatory challenges and strategic planning issues, ensuring compliance and project viability.
Ofgem has launched a consultation on introducing a health and safety policy re-opener into the carbon dioxide transport and storage licences held by...
Ofgem has launched a consultation on its minded-to decision to reject Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA) Change Proposal 412...
Ofgem is consulting on activating the Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC), reintroduced in dormant form in 2026, to mitigate risks from sharp wholesale...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that the Pending Applications process will not apply to Allocation Round 8 (AR8)...
An introduction to EU law and competition law issues for take-or-pay clauses in energy contractsThis Practice Note introduces take-or-pay clauses in...
Production Sharing ContractsIntroductionA production sharing contract (PSC) is a contractual relationship between a host government and a private...
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regimeWhat are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which...
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issuesWhat is a power purchase agreement?A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin termDefinitionMeaningActa iure imperiiLegal
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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