Practice Area

Nuclear Law

ARC is one of the few pioneer firms to provide legal cover for the nuclear and radiation medicine sector and electric power generation.

Overview

Nuclear law represents one of the most specialized and demanding areas of legal practice, requiring expertise that few firms possess. A.R. & Co. stands among the pioneering law firms in Pakistan providing comprehensive legal services for the nuclear energy sector and radiation medicine industry. Our practice addresses the full lifecycle of nuclear activities—from licensing and regulatory compliance to liability management and environmental protection. We understand the unique legal frameworks governing nuclear operations, including international conventions on nuclear safety and civil liability. Our clients include major medical institutions like Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, for whom we navigate the complex regulations surrounding radioactive materials in healthcare settings. Whether advising on nuclear power plant operations, radiation safety compliance, or the transportation of nuclear materials, our team provides the specialized expertise that this critical sector demands.

Services & Expertise
01Licensing and regulatory matters for nuclear plants, radioactive apparatus, and hospitals
02Health and safety legislation and legal regime
03Environmental protection against hazardous wastes
04Constant regulatory and statutory compliance and approvals
05Commissioning and decommissioning
06Transportation of material
07Risk of accident, extent of civil liability, and insurance
08Indemnification by the state and state liability for licensed plants
09Ancillary matters in power and distribution licensing, contracts, and tariffs
Client Portfolio
Pakistan Institute of Medical SciencesShaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University