Counsel Helen Cook (Washington, DC-Project Development & Finance) has authored the 2nd edition of The Law of Nuclear Energy, published by Sweet and Maxwell. The book can be purchased from the publisher's website here.

The three-part book includes a thorough analysis of nuclear law and nuclear power plants; guidance on the development cycle as well as nuclear finance; and a discussion on future issues in international nuclear energy law such as small modular reactors (SMRs).

The second edition contains updates throughout and new chapters on:

  • nuclear policy in the context of climate change;
  • nuclear liability; and
  • nuclear waste management, disposal and reprocessing

The book offers a comprehensive overview of all areas of nuclear energy law and is essential reading for those working in development, research or finance.