Transport: Rail: Planning & Authorisation | UK

Eversheds Sutherland has a highly experienced group of practitioners with an excellent reputation for representing government bodies in nationalisation, planning and authorisation matters. Alongside this, the firm does notable work in both the rolling stock and infrastructure spaces. The firm has an enviable bench of both commercial and regulatory lawyers with substantial rail expertise. It continues to sit on major panels for leading players in the rail industry working for government bodies on the nationalisation of the railway. The team is regularly engaged to advise upon projects internationally, frequently in North America and Asia.

Winckworth Sherwood has a renowned planning and authorisation practice with extensive rail sector knowledge. It works with clients on the promotion and opposition of legislation and all aspects of planning, compulsory purchase and public law issues. The firm offers standout expertise in environmental impact assessment and statutory procedure. Its team has notable experience representing government bodies.

DLA Piper is a well-respected firm known for its expertise in rolling stock and infrastructure matters. The team is frequently sought after by a range of public and private sector clients for representation in some of the largest deals in the market. In addition, the firm is recognised for its considerable strengths in rail regulatory matters.

Pinsent Masons is well equipped to handle rail projects for an impressive roster of domestic and international clients. The firm is highly adept at handling infrastructure projects, and planning and authorisation matters. It works closely with government agencies and developmental stakeholders.

BCLP offers extensive expertise across the full spectrum of rolling stock matters. The team is also adept at advising on planning and authorisation mandates. It routinely acts for operating lessors, financiers and investors in the rail assets market, as well as local government bodies.

Broadfield Law is adept at advising on the planning aspects of large-scale infrastructure matters, including both light and heavy rail projects. The firm maintains strong capabilities for the promotion or opposition of railway bills. Its clients include the likes of transport bodies, local councils and petitioners.