Band 3
Band 3
About
Provided by Chris Simms
Practice Areas
Chris is a partner in the firm’s rail team. He has substantial experience in complex rail projects, including franchise bidding and operations. Chris also works extensively in asset finance projects in the rail sector, having acted for operators, rolling stock owners and government authorities on rolling stock procurement and other privately-financed rail projects.
Career
Office of Rail and Road; Abellio UK; joined Burges Salmon 2017, partner 2019.
Personal
University of St Andrews (MA, hons), College of Law, Guildford
Chambers Review
UK
Chris Simms is a partner in the firm's rail team. He represents major train companies on lease and maintenance agreements, fleet financing and rail infrastructure projects.
Chris Simms has a strong practice advising prominent private and public clients in the rail space on financial, regulatory and commercial matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris knows his stuff well."
"Chris offers a wealth of legal and industry experience which he is able to translate into sensible, pragmatic and deliverable advice."
"Chris knows his stuff well."
"Chris offers a wealth of legal and industry experience which he is able to translate into sensible, pragmatic and deliverable advice."
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