LAWYER PROFILE

Andrew Bell

UK 2026

Eversheds Sutherland

Ranked in 1 practice area

Transport: Rail

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

An experienced commercial and projects lawyer, Andrew has a particular focus on working with clients to deliver complex projects in the rail sector.

He advises on the preparation, negotiation, letting and interpretation of commercial contracts in the regulated rail sector, including rail franchise/concession agreements, ticketing agreements, regulated access agreements, and agreements relating to infrastructure enhancements and rolling stock.

Highly focused on delivering clients’ commercial and strategic objectives in a legally optimized manner, clients have commented that Andrew:

• provides “top rate support” as part of the Band 1 ranked Eversheds Sutherland rail team (Legal 500, 2022)

• is “commercial in [his] outlook and able to navigate the regulations to find commercial solutions” (Legal 500, 2021)

Education

Legal Practice Course, College of Law (York) - 2005-2006

Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law (York) - 2004-2005

BA (Hons) History, University of York - 2001-2004

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Transport: Rail - UK-wide

Associates to watch

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Andrew has professionally (and calmly) continued to steer us through each individual process with reassuring total competence.
Transport: RailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession