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If you're working in the rail industry and want practical, realistic legal advice, we have more than 50 lawyers who can help. Led by Giles Clifford and Dominic Richardson, our specialised team has significant experience in the UK and international rail sector.

Governments, private sector operators, developers, joint ventures and financiers are all on our books. Our work covers all aspects of railway law and includes large, complex projects spanning several countries. Devising strategy, procuring and bidding for projects is all in a day's work for our professionals.

We'll head direct to your legal destination

Stepping into the rail world can feel daunting. We'll signpost you in the right direction and away from unnecessary stopping points.

For clients already working in the industry, we can support with projects including:

  • Concessions
  • Passenger franchises
  • New stations
  • Park and ride stations
  • New freight routes and rail freight terminals
  • Upgrading infrastructure
  • New trains and whole life rolling stock service

If you're working in the rail industry and want practical, realistic legal advice, we have more than 50 lawyers who can help. Led by Giles Clifford and Dominic Richardson, our specialised team has significant experience in the UK and international rail sector.

Governments, private sector operators, developers, joint ventures and financiers are all on our books. Our work covers all aspects of railway law and includes large, complex projects spanning several countries. Devising strategy, procuring and bidding for projects is all in a day's work for our professionals.

We'll head direct to your legal destination

Stepping into the rail world can feel daunting. We'll signpost you in the right direction and away from unnecessary stopping points.

For clients already working in the industry, we can support with projects including:

  • Concessions
  • Passenger franchises
  • New stations
  • Park and ride stations
  • New freight routes and rail freight terminals
  • Upgrading infrastructure
  • New trains and whole life rolling stock service

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Ranked at Band 3 for Rail by Legal 500 2024

50

Rail specialists in our team

2024

Top Tier firm for Transport: West Midlands in The Legal 500

Client highlights

Rail - Client work - Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Supported on the development of a new mainline railway station and sustainable transport hub, funded by private capital. We were appointed to advise the Borrower SPV on the JV development and financing.
Rail - Client work - London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

Advised on the delivery of Brent Cross West station, a key part of the regeneration of Brent Cross Town. This transformed 373 acres of land to provide transport-connected, mixed-tenure homes, commercial space, including the first new mainline station in London for more than 10 years.
Rail - Client work - UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

Assisted on its strategy for the acquisition and leasing of locomotives. This included implementing arrangements with passenger rail operators and giving advice on various contract terms and potential acquisitions.
Rail - Client work - Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Supported on the development of a new mainline railway station and sustainable transport hub, funded by private capital. We were appointed to advise the Borrower SPV on the JV development and financing.
Rail - Client work - London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

Advised on the delivery of Brent Cross West station, a key part of the regeneration of Brent Cross Town. This transformed 373 acres of land to provide transport-connected, mixed-tenure homes, commercial space, including the first new mainline station in London for more than 10 years.
Rail - Client work - UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

Assisted on its strategy for the acquisition and leasing of locomotives. This included implementing arrangements with passenger rail operators and giving advice on various contract terms and potential acquisitions.
Rail - Client work - Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Supported on the development of a new mainline railway station and sustainable transport hub, funded by private capital. We were appointed to advise the Borrower SPV on the JV development and financing.
Rail - Client work - London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet

Advised on the delivery of Brent Cross West station, a key part of the regeneration of Brent Cross Town. This transformed 373 acres of land to provide transport-connected, mixed-tenure homes, commercial space, including the first new mainline station in London for more than 10 years.
Rail - Client work - UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

UK Freight Operating Company

Assisted on its strategy for the acquisition and leasing of locomotives. This included implementing arrangements with passenger rail operators and giving advice on various contract terms and potential acquisitions.
Rail - Client work - Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Borrower SPV

Supported on the development of a new mainline railway station and sustainable transport hub, funded by private capital. We were appointed to advise the Borrower SPV on the JV development and financing.

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Giles Clifford

Giles Clifford

Partner

Birmingham, Londres
Dominic Richardson

Dominic Richardson

Partner

Leader of Infrastructure (UK)

Birmingham
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