Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Asset Finance: Rail Finance

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Transport: Rail

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by Chris Simms

UK

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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

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Asset Finance: Rail Finance - UK-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
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.

Transport: Rail - UK-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Chris Simms has a strong practice advising prominent private and public clients in the rail space on financial, regulatory and commercial matters.

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