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While nuclear energy is currently being championed for its low-carbon electricity generation and energy security, the construction of facilities to provide such energy is no easy feat. From regulatory hurdles to technical complexities, navigating the construction phase of nuclear power plants demands careful consideration and proactive risk management. The average nuclear power plant (“NPP”) has a construction cost overrun of 102.5% and projects that commenced construction between 2010 and 2020 were delivered an average of three years late.

In this article for Global Mining Review, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet examine how deep-sea mining could help meet rising demand for critical minerals needed for clean energy and EVs.

Chevron Corporation’s (“Chevron”) high-profile $53 billion merger with Hess Corporation (“Hess”) has now closed, having recently garnered significant attention, both for its scale and the related arbitration that could have derailed it.

As part of our ongoing monitoring of international and domestic legal developments, this article provides an update on the International Seabed Authority’s (“ISA”) Council Part II of the 30th Session and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (“NOAA”) proposed updates to its regulations implementing the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (“DSHMRA”), which provides the U.S. framework for deep-sea mining.

In welcome news for developers and stakeholders in new carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and fossil-fueled energy transition projects, on 22 May 2025, England’s Court of Appeal dismissed an application for judicial review of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero’s decision to grant development consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project (“NZT”).

US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Gulf has put the region — and its contracting landscape — back in the spotlight. With over $2 trillion in deals signed across energy, defense, mining, transport and technology, US companies looking to deliver in the Gulf will need to navigate the construction and procurement regimes of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

Last week the UK Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21.

As global demand for critical minerals intensifies — driven by the energy transition, technological innovation, and geopolitical competition — deep-sea mining has emerged as a potential frontier in resource development.

Two parallel regulatory regimes for deep-sea mining have begun to emerge in recent years. On the one hand, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is in charge of regulating the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction (the area).

When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the fourth of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your arbitration agreement.

The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) is a welcome update to English arbitration law and one which seeks to further London’s place as a leading seat for international arbitration.

Following a year of major changes in the legal and arbitral landscape, 2024 continued to see notable legal developments, particularly in
the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – two of the region’s most dynamic legal and business hubs.