As investment in nuclear energy continues to grow, driven in part by rising electricity demand from data centers, AI infrastructure, and other large-load users, project developers and investors are navigating increasingly sophisticated commercial and regulatory structures. In a recent Law360 article, partners Jane Accomando, Brooke Poole Clark, and Felipe Alice examine the roles and responsibilities of key participants in modern nuclear power projects, including owners, project sponsors, operators, builders, project managers, and nuclear steam supply system vendors.
For companies negotiating large-scale technology, infrastructure, and commercial agreements, the article underscores the importance of clearly allocating responsibilities and risk across complex, multiparty project structures. Ownership and financing arrangements, construction and project management obligations, operational oversight, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing and compliance requirements, and cost and schedule risk can all materially affect project execution.
As nuclear energy becomes a more prominent part of infrastructure and technology strategies, well-structured commercial contracts will remain critical to aligning stakeholder expectations and supporting successful project delivery.
Legal practice assistant Alyssa Yocum contributed to this blog post.