Simon Coppen
UK Guide 2025
Senior Statespeople : Transport: Rail
Senior Statespeople
About
Provided by Simon Coppen
Practice Areas
Simon has advised rail industry members on the full range of legal issues concerning the strategy, operation and development of the industry since privatisation in 1994. He is a leading rail industry adviser with recognised expertise in policy, structural, regulatory and operational matters including access, licensing, European and UK regulation and franchising. He regularly advises on commercial contracts, procurement, rail disputes and competition issues.
Career
Trained Allen & Overy; qualified 1987; Allen & Overy 1985-89; joined Burges Salmon 1989; partner 1993.
Professional Memberships
Law Society.
Personal
Attended Kings School, Rochester; Brasenose College, Oxford (1984 MA Law).
Chambers Review
UK
Simon Coppen has a strong reputation in the sector, with particular expertise in franchising matters. He advises on a multitude of rail matters including contract amendments and regulatory issues, and also has experience of infrastructure modernisation projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is extraordinarily good."
"Simon knows his stuff very well."
"He is extraordinarily good."
"Simon knows his stuff very well."
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