Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

38 countries have committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. The World Bank has ended its decades-long ban on financing nuclear in developing countries. Hyperscalers have contracted over 10 GW of nuclear capacity in the US in little over a year. The EU has mapped out a €241 billion investment cycle to 2050. Across our The Nuclear Narrative series, we look at what this means for investors, developers and governments, covering the economics of SMRs, the EU's new CfD architecture, the UK's Advanced Nuclear Pipeline, and the financing structures that are making new nuclear investible.

AI is reshaping industries, economies and regulation at extraordinary speed. Behind the Prompt is designed to help you stay ahead, bringing together global insight on the legal, regulatory and commercial forces shaping AI. Whether you’re building, investing in or governing AI, understanding these developments is critical. Read the latest edition here – https://lnkd.in/eSw45PZN Subscribe to receive it direct to your inbox - https://lnkd.in/e8PU_Jq3

Resilience in infrastructure can't simply be retrofitted. For new projects, it is determined at the outset, through pricing, structuring, approvals and risk decisions that shape an asset’s entire life. Get those decisions wrong, and even the best engineering can struggle to deliver lasting value. In Part 3 of our Resilient Infrastructure series, we turn to new projects and examine what it means to be durable by design, economically, politically and socially. Learn more in our Resilient Infrastructure series. https://lnkd.in/gb6_Qmde

What makes new infrastructure truly resilient? It’s not something added at the end, it’s embedded from the start. Our latest Resilient Infrastructure article explores why pricing, risk allocation, governance and social licence matter as much as engineering when planning, developing and delivering new projects. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Australia and the UK, we examine how mispriced ambition, shifting economics and community engagement can undermine even world‑class assets. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gb6_Qmde

The February edition of Behind the Prompt explores the debates shaping AI in 2026, from discussions on trust and societal readiness, to escalating platform safety crises, intensifying investment rounds, copyright battles and a fast‑fragmenting global rulebook. What forces do you think will have the biggest impact on AI this year? Read the latest edition and subscribe here. #AI #BehindThePrompt #Governance #AIRegulation

We are immensely proud to have been named this year's US Impact Law Firm of the Year at The American Lawyer's 2025 Industry Awards. This award honors a law firm with a meaningful presence – through legal work – in the US that is demonstrated by client engagements and successes, as well as business growth in the US. This marks a major milestone as the firm continues to focus on the US as a priority for growth, and highlights the exceptional outcomes our firm drives for clients across all practice areas. Our Global CEO, Justin D'Agostino MH shared: “This is an incredible honour for our firm – one that puts a spotlight on the real impact we drive for clients every day in the US markets, where we continue to deepen our reach. It is a testament to our people’s hard work and dedication as we celebrate six months of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer – and adds to the excitement about what's to come. Congratulations to all!” Law.com