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BCLP

Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation

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BCLP

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Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

BCLP offers extensive expertise across the full spectrum of rolling stock matters. The team is also adept at advising on planning and authorisation mandates. It routinely acts for operating lessors, financiers and investors in the rail assets market, as well as local government bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Lendlease on the £5.8 billion redevelopment around Euston Station.

Strengths

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  • The team are able to work at pace and creatively in a constrained legal landscape.

    Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation respondentUK
  • The team's knowledge and ability to understand key issues sets them apart from others. They are always the strongest advisers in the room.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jamie Wiseman-Clarke
    Band 1Jamie Wiseman-Clarke

    Jamie Wiseman-Clarke

    Jamie Wiseman-Clarke has strong expertise in a range of rolling stock issues including leasing, procurement and financing. He has additional expertise in related transactional matters.
    • Jamie has been an incredible support.

      Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation respondentUK
  • Band 2Russell Clifford
    Band 2Russell Clifford

    Russell Clifford

    Russell Clifford is head of the asset finance group at the firm and has extensive experience in the rail sector. He advises clients on rolling stock procurement, leasing and related financing.
    • Russell has provided support across most matters, but his knowledge on purchase agreements has been invaluable.

      Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation respondentUK
    • He knows the market, how the documents do and should work, more than anybody else.

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  • Associates to watchDeborah Boddy
    Associates to watchDeborah Boddy

    Deborah Boddy

    Deborah Boddy is a senior associate noted for her experience handling rolling stock matters, often advising on contracts, bids, financing and company stock acquisitions.

    • Deborah is technically very competent and works very hard to achieve your desired result.

      Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation respondentUK
    • Deborah has been a great asset to the team.

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