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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Transport: Rail: Projects & Infrastructure

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rankings

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Transport: Rail: Projects & Infrastructure - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a prominent team of rail specialists known for its advice on major projects and infrastructure matters.. The firm also excels in cross-border rail matters. In addition, the team has expertise in the development of real estate relating to the rail market.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted for Arup in connection with the various investigations arising from the Stonehaven train derailment in which three people died.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer stand out for their ability to provide technically sound, market-aligned legal advice on complex rail transactions.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are not fazed at all by complex drafting thrown at them with very little turnaround time, and there is someone at every level for our needs.

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  • The team are extremely knowledgeable, with multiple members available as required.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3John Williams
    Band 3John Williams

    John Williams

    John Williams has a wealth of experience in the railway sector. He has extensive experience advising on rolling stock procurement. Williams is additionally experienced in assisting clients with infrastructure projects.

    • His level of knowledge is unparalleled, and when he gives advice that he thinks might not be very palatable he does it in a beautifully understated way.

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    • John has excellent service delivery and is always exceptionally pleasant to deal with.

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