Ranking tables
Transport: Rail: Franchising | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP 8 Years Ranked
- Dentons 11 Years Ranked
- Osborne Clarke LLP 6 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 AshurstTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedAshurst has noteworthy expertise across the board in rolling stock, franchising and infrastructure projects. It also excels in complex rail M&A. The firm is frequently sought out by an enviable client roster featuring some of the largest players in the rail space to advise on high-value and high-profile projects. The department possesses a strong light rail practice, which sees its lawyers advising on operational and infrastructure matters.1 Burges Salmon LLPTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedBurges Salmon has an outstanding rail practice that works with clients across the spectrum of franchising matters. It provides expert representation for joint ventures and is also recognised for its expertise in rolling stock projects and regulatory mandates. The firm is also noted for its strength in rail litigation and arbitrations.1 Stephenson Harwood LLPTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedProminent team with strong expertise in franchising. Also offers noteworthy experience in rolling stock matters and infrastructure projects. Regularly works with large clients including manufacturers, owners and financiers. Also called upon by public sector bodies. Additional strength in rail regulatory work.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard has a strong practice that is frequently sought out for its expertise in rail-related infrastructure matters. It is also adept at advising on rolling stock and franchising concerns. The firm's clients include train operators, suppliers and public sector bodies.2 DentonsTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedDentons has excellent expertise in franchising work, routinely securing instructions in big-ticket and high-profile projects. The firm is also noted for its strength in rolling stock bids for major manufacturers. It offers additional expertise in operational arrangements as they relate to passenger and freight trains.2 Osborne Clarke LLPTransport: Rail: Franchising2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedOsborne Clarke is highly adept at representing companies and manufacturers in rolling stock matters, including procurement, leasing and modification of existing fleets. The firm advises clients on public law matters, including challenges to procurement. It acts for a wide range of clients including manufacturers, rolling stock leasing companies and train operators.