In this episode, Lord Richard Harrington, a member of the House of Lords, former Business Minister and consultant at Stephenson Harwood, is joined by an expert panel from the firm's nuclear practice and firmwide Energy Transition group: Jonathan Cripps, Partner and Head of Energy Transition, Kirsti Massie, a Partner specialising in power and energy projects and energy regulation, including nuclear regulation and Chris White, Of Counsel who works across the global nuclear sector. Together, they explore the UK government’s ambitious drive for new nuclear investment, the landmark Sizewell C project, and how innovative financing models are unlocking unprecedented public and private sector collaboration.
 
Listeners will gain insight into how the regulated asset base (RAB) model is transforming nuclear financing, what the future holds for small modular reactors and advanced technologies, and how the UK is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy and decarbonisation. With real-world perspectives from those at the heart of the sector and a look at nuclear’s potential to revolutionise everything from heavy industry to maritime transport—this episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the intersection of law, politics, and the evolving role of nuclear in the energy transition.