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Transport: Rail: Rolling Stock - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard has a strong practice that is frequently sought out for its expertise in both rail-related infrastructure matters and rolling stock. It is also adept at advising on operator concerns. The firm's clients include train operators, suppliers and public sector bodies.

Work Highlights

  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Agility Trains as it delivered its obligations under the Intercity Express Project for both the East Coast and Great Western Mainline PFI Projects with the Department for Transport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Hirst
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Paul Hirst is head of the transport sector group at the firm and has established an excellent reputation in the market for his expertise in rolling stock procurement and franchising. He also has extensive experience advising on rail infrastructure projects.

Paul Hirst has been leading the rolling stock work. He knows his stuff and is very accessible.

Paul has very wide, insightful knowledge of the rail market sector, with an amazing ability to link procurement and finance/funding models to outcomes.

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Simon Gwynne
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Simon Gwynne has a strong reputation in the market and extensive experience in the rail sector. He regularly advises on rolling stock procurement, financing and leasing. Gwynne's impressive client base includes government bodies and financial institutions.

Simon Gwynne is a strong partner with good control.

Carla Hancock
Carla Hancock
Associates to watch

Carla Hancock is a transport specialist who focuses her practice on rail infrastructure schemes, contract management and rolling stock work.

She is absolutely brilliant.

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Transport: Rail

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Paul Hirst
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Simon Gwynne
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Carla Hancock
Carla Hancock
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