Terry van Poortvliet
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Transport: Rail
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Band 1
Chambers Review
UK
Terry van Poortvliet is the head of the rail department at Ashurst. He advises on a plethora of rail matters and has particular expertise in project financing. He also advises on rolling stock procurement and sale and leaseback, as well as rail-related M&A.
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"Terry is a trusted adviser. He is technically brilliant and applies that brilliance commercially and pragmatically."
"He is approachable and engaging, combining great client-facing skills with deep industry knowledge."
"Terry is an excellent rail lawyer, being extremely knowledgeable about the sector and very personable. He is a very safe pair of hands."
"Terry is a trusted adviser. He is technically brilliant and applies that brilliance commercially and pragmatically."
"He is approachable and engaging, combining great client-facing skills with deep industry knowledge."
"Terry is an excellent rail lawyer, being extremely knowledgeable about the sector and very personable. He is a very safe pair of hands."