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Dominic Watts

Dominic Watts

UK 2026

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Clifford Chance LLP
 Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Asset Finance: Rail Finance

UK-wide

2 years ranked

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Dominic Watts specialises in rail financing and leasing and associated transport infrastructure projects. Some of the key highlights from his work experience include:

- Advising the senior funders on the financing of rolling stock for Crossrail.

- Advising the senior funders on the financing of rolling stock for the KeolisAmey Wales & Borders franchise.

- Advised the Rock Rail consortium in relation to the GBP£1 billion purchase, leasing and debt financing of Bombardier rolling stock for the South Western Trains franchise.

- Advised the Rock Rail consortium in relation to its bid for the purchase, leasing and debt financing of rolling stock units for the East Anglia franchise.

Career

University of Oxford (Modern Languages) 1982

Oxford University (BA Modern Languages) 1986

College of Law Guildford (Common Professional Examination) 1990

College of Law Guildford (Law Society Finals) 1991

Joined Clifford Chance 1991

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1993

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Asset Finance: Rail Finance - UK-wide

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Dominic Watts is a senior associate who is focused on rail finance, advising clients on infrastructure and rolling stock matters.

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