原子力
Your Partner for Nuclear Matters
Transaction-Driven, Project-Focused legal Support for a New Era of Nuclear
As nuclear energy returns to the center of the global decarbonization strategy, developers, investors, and utilities are advancing next-generation fission projects with unprecedented momentum. Foley offers comprehensive legal services for nuclear energy companies and projects to guide clients through every phase – from development and site control to investment, commercial contracting and financing. We work closely with leading regulatory counsel to ensure projects are fully supported on both the legal and technical fronts.
Our Services
Corporate Structuring & Strategic Transactions
- Entity formation, governance, and investor onboarding
- 合弁事業
- Intellectual Property, technology licensing and collaboration agreements
知的財産
- IP counseling and prosecution
- Patent procurement
- Technology licensing
- Risk and exploitation analysis
合併と買収
- Acquisition and sale of nuclear generating facilities
- Mitigation of legal and regulatory risks
Site Control & Project Development
- Site acquisition, leases and option agreements
- Title review, surveys, and land use coordination
- Host community and development agreements
Project Finance & Tax Credit Structuring
- Tax equity, transferability, and credit sales
- Energy community and domestic content bonus eligibility
- Debt financing strategy and investor negotiations
Construction & Procurement Contracts
- Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements
- Long-lead equipment and modular fabrication contracts
- Risk allocation, performance guarantees, and delay mitigation
Commercial & Market Participation Agreements
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), tolling and capacity products
- Clean hydrogen offtake and industrial integration
- Interconnection, co-location and grid services contracts
Disputes, Claims & Strategic Risk Management
- Construction disputes and contract enforcement
- Force majeure and delay claim management
- Exit strategies and dispute resolution planning
What Sets Us Apart
Foley & Lardner’s Energy Sector has deep energy infrastructure expertise, fluent in the financial, contractual and commercial realities of renewable and alternative energy projects. Our team brings proven experience in clean energy M&A, project finance, tax credit structuring, complex tax equity structuring, and project development. We routinely partner with top-tier firms with regulatory counsel to provide our clients with seamless, coordinated support. We know how to lead the deal, quarterback the contracts, and deliver results.
Foley can also assist companies involved in the nuclear fuel supply chain – including mining, manufacturing, and disposal – to navigate the various state and federal regulations, international agreements, and national security considerations.
