act legal at the 18th European Nuclear Energy Forum

Our energy law experts – Jan Havel of act legal Czechia and Milan Malata of act legal Slovakia – participated in the 18th European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF), held in Bratislava on 6–7 October 2025.

ENEF is one of the most important platforms for professional dialogue on nuclear energy in Europe. This year’s edition focused on the role of nuclear power in decarbonisation and Europe’s energy security, as well as on the investment and regulatory aspects of developing new nuclear technologies. Key topics included project preparation and permitting, financing and public–private partnerships, long-term radioactive waste management, and innovation in small modular reactors (SMRs).

The forum reaffirmed the growing importance of nuclear energy as a reliable and low-carbon source within the evolving European energy landscape.

act legal’s expertise in nuclear and energy regulation

act legal has long served as a trusted legal advisor to companies and institutions operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors. We provide our clients with comprehensive legal support covering the full life cycle of energy projects, including:

• permitting and regulatory processes in the nuclear and broader energy sectors,
• project and contractual advisory for the construction and modernisation of energy facilities,
• investment structures and project financing, and
• compliance, state aid and cross-border transactions within the European energy market.

Our teams in Bratislava and Prague combine in-depth industry knowledge with legal precision, helping clients to implement even the most complex nuclear and low-carbon energy projects safely and efficiently.

“This year’s ENEF confirmed that nuclear energy will continue to play a vital role in Europe’s energy future. From a legal perspective, it is essential that the regulatory environment keeps pace with technological progress and new financing models.”
Milan Malata, Managing Partner, act legal Slovakia

“Nuclear energy is not only about technology but also about legal certainty and investor confidence. Participation in ENEF allows us not only to follow developments in the sector but also to actively contribute to shaping its legal framework across Europe.”
Jan Havel, Senior Partner, act legal Czechia

act legal continues to strengthen its position as a strategic legal partner for the energy sector in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Working closely with our clients, we support projects that enhance Europe’s energy security, sustainability and innovation capacity.