Eversheds and Squire Sanders are among five firms appointed by EDF for a nuclear new build project which will see the energy giant construct two power stations in the UK.

Burges Salmon and TLT have also been appointed to the line-up alongside Exeter firm Ashfords. All five firms are members of EDF’s wider legal panel, but the new appointments will see them instructed to advise on construction issues in addition to general panel work.