Risk Rewired – The Energy Disputes podcast

In this episode, Christopher Wenn from our Dispute Resolution team is joined by Matt Fritzsche and Henrietta Crichton from EY's forensic practice. They discuss their experiences and insights from their work in the energy sector, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, recent trends, and future challenges.

In this episode of Risk Rewired: The Energy Disputes Podcast, host Gregor Hayworth, Director in Burges Salmon's energy disputes team, is joined by AI specialist Tom Whittaker. They delve into the transformative role of AI in managing energy-related disputes, discussing practical applications, regulatory considerations, and the future of AI in litigation. Tune in to explore how AI can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in resolving complex energy disputes.

This is the second part of our special Risk Rewired episode, hosted by Jessica Evans with guest speakers Serena Cheng KC and The Hon James Allsop AC from Atkin Chambers. In part two they explore the evolving role of good faith in English law, particularly in the context of pathfinder projects in the energy sector.

In this special two-part episode of Risk Rewired, Jessica Evans is joined by esteemed guest speakers Serena Cheng KC and The Hon James Allsop AC from Atkin Chambers. In part one, they consider the evolving landscape of legal disputes in the energy sector, focusing on climate change litigation and policy implications. This expert panel explores recent case law, the role of courts in shaping energy policy, and the future of energy disputes. Key cases from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK are discussed, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for the energy industry in navigating legal responsibilities and environmental impact.

In our latest episode of Risk Rewired, Gregor Hayworth delves into the pivotal role of expert witnesses in offshore energy disputes. Joined by Mark Finch, Managing Director of Ternan Energy, they discuss Mark's extensive career in offshore industries and his transition into an expert witness. They consider the intricacies of geotechnical engineering, offshore installation challenges, the types of disputes often encountered and the importance of real-world experience when acting as an expert witness.

In our latest episode, Jessica Evans is joined by Gregor Hayworth and Christopher Wenn to discuss the forums for dispute resolution which are commonly used in the sector, unpicking why that is the case, and looking at practical tips when drafting dispute resolution provisions.

After a summer break, the latest episode of our Risk Rewired podcast is now available with Christopher Wenn and Jonanthan Nicoll discussing the evolving topic of climate change litigation. They consider its various forms and the growth of such litigation in recent years as well as the types of claims arising and key cases and issues that have emerged in recent years. Alongside this they highlight the risks posed by climate change litigation for companies in the energy sector and strategies for mitigating these risks.

In this episode, Richard Adams, Gregor Hayworth and Sarah Forshaw continue the conversation from episode two on issues and disputes that can arise across different energy technologies, with a particular focus on the construction and operation phase.  This time they discuss nuclear, battery and on-shore wind projects. Understanding the technology is essential to properly understand how to manage, mitigate and resolve disputes when they arise.

In this episode, Christopher Wenn is joined by special guest, Sebastian Isaac KC of One Essex Court, as they discuss effective management of energy disputes from the perspective of a commercial KC.

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In this episode, Richard Adams and Gregor Hayworth discuss what makes energy dispute different from disputes on non-energy projects, with a particular focus at the construction and operation phase. They address different types of dispute that may arise across process, solar, and off-shore projects. Understanding the technology is essential to properly understand how to manage, mitigate and resolve disputes when they arise.   

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