MARK RICHARDS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING
ABOUT
Mark Richards founded MRIC in 2018.
Mark is a UK-qualified solicitor with over 35 years experience of advising on large-scale, politically sensitive and highly regulated projects in the civil nuclear and infrastructure sectors across multiple jurisdictions.
We offer specialist legal support in construction, engineering, energy & environmental clean-up programmes & projects.
We advise and work with:
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Energy operators
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Engineering contractors and consultants
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Management consultants
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Private practice law firms
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Energy & infrastructure project developers
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Nuclear industry associations
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Public Bodies
WE WORK HOW YOU WANT TO WORK
Specific Strategic Project Support​
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Contract and procurement strategies
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Legal risk management & mitigation
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Bid strategy
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Governance and business conduct policies and procedures
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Corporate legal risk review and due diligence
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Negotiation and drafting key project documentation
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Interim C Suite Legal Support:
Acting General Counsel or Company Secretary
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Mentoring, Coaching and Training:
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Mentoring for in house counsel or C Suite executives
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Coaching an existing team or building an international legal team
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Staff training specialising in the key issues for contracting in the nuclear sector including third party nuclear liability; effective programme governance & transformation and managing risk under the NEC.
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Engaging with us:
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​Directly with Mark at MRIC (mark@mric.co.uk)
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Mark can also be engaged through Fieldfisher
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Or MRIC can be engaged through Pinsent Masons Vario
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MRIC is a member of the The Nuclear Industry Association (www.niauk.org)
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DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE
Mark’s career spans senior roles in private practice, industry and consultancy, including as Chief Counsel for International Operations at
CH2M HILL, VP Legal at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, and Acting General Counsel for EDF Energy Nuclear Generation.
His has been closely involved in landmark projects such as the Sizewell C development, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation reactor
procurement programme, the Chernobyl Shelter Implementation Plan, and the transformation of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories into Canada’s first GoCo.
He has held key roles in nuclear decommissioning programmes in EU accession States where this was a condition of accession and worked
on major infrastructure projects in the UK including Crossrail, Thames Tideway, London 2012 Olympic Games and also international projects
including the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Mark was a founding chair of the NIA Legal Affairs Working Group, Co-designed the ‘Nuclear Acquaint’ course with the Nuclear Department of MOD, is a Member of the International Nuclear Law Association and director of INLA (UK).
Click here for a full and detailed profile (PDF OF CV)
TESTIMONIALS
Douglas McIntyre
VP, Legal & Insurance Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Mark brings a broad range and depth of practical experience that bridges legal, business and governance. He is a strong addition to any complex project.
VP Legal for major international engineering contractor
Mark’s ability to add value to any business is second to none. He brings a rare combination of global commercial experience, legal expertise and agility of approach. He compliments these strengths with innovative problem solving and solution creation. He has a proven track record of managing and transforming international teams to achieve much more than the sum of their constituent parts. Highly recommended as a safe pair of hands for your most complex matters.
Tom McCoy
Retired Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd
(now Jacobs Engineering)
Mark is a trusted and wise counsellor to CEO’s and their teams, and to boards of directors. He is a brilliant strategist and accomplished legal and business leader in the most complex of programmes and projects, and he has unparalleled experience in the international nuclear industry.
CONTACT
Inquiries
Mark Richards
+44 (0) 7771 526008
or email mark@mric.co.uk
Registered Office
First Floor
23 Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
HG1 5RD
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Registered in England and Wales
Company No. 11727817​