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Transport: Rail: Franchising - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a highly experienced group of practitioners with an excellent reputation for representing government bodies in franchising, planning and authorisation matters. Alongside this, the firm does notable work in both the rolling stock and infrastructure spaces. The firm has an enviable bench of both commercial and regulatory lawyers with substantial rail expertise. It continues to sit on major panels for leading players in the rail industry. The team is regularly engaged to advise upon projects internationally, frequently in North America and Asia.
Strengths
The work handled by the firm is produced to a very high standard.
Eversheds Sutherland is a well-oiled, very efficient and effective machine.
They invest time and resources in growing an exceptional team that has the capabilities we need.
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH on its bid for the Canada High Frequency Rail Project.
Notable practitioners
Agnes Koko is held in high regard for the wealth of her experience in the rail industry. She advises on significant rolling stock matters including supply, procurement and maintenance issues. Koko is additionally adept at handling franchise agreements and investment in infrastructure projects.
She is a lead lawyer in this area, with the benefit of her knowledge of the sector, her commercial and practical outlook and, above all, her mastery of the detail.
Working with her is a wonderful experience. Her brilliance and quickness of mind are unmatched.
Agnes is highly flexible and goes the extra mile, together with her outstanding team.
Will Spickett has notable experience advising on rolling stock and infrastructure projects both domestically and internationally. He has additional expertise in franchising matters.
Will is very calm, which steadies us during crunch times. He is very meticulous and reliable, which gives us unending comfort and confidence.
He is highly intelligent, extremely diligent and a master of the detail.
Andrew Bell is a principal associate at the firm. He demonstrates strong experience in the franchising space, regularly advising on contracts and other regulatory matters. He has experience advising on the new national rail contracts.
I always find Andrew to be very helpful. His ability to provide comprehensive advice in a timely manner is appreciated greatly.
Andrew is very knowledgeable, provides solutions to complex matters and delivers on time.