UK UK-wide Transport: Rail

Matthew Hanslip-Ward has significant experience advising on high-profile franchise bids. He also advises key clients on regulatory and infrastructure delivery matters.

Naomi Horton is a highly regarded practitioner with enviable expertise in the rail industry. She represents key clients in infrastructure projects, rolling stock procurement and commercial contracts. Horton also advises on franchise bids and mobilisation.

Paul Hirst is head of the transport sector group at the firm and has established an excellent reputation in the market for his expertise in rolling stock procurement and franchising. He also has extensive experience advising on rail infrastructure projects.

Paul Irving is head of the practice and a leading specialist in the sector. He acts for clients on high-profile rail projects and provides strategic advice on planning and authorisation. Irving is particularly noted for his extensive expertise in advising on and drafting legislation.

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.

Simon Gwynne has a strong reputation in the market and extensive experience in the rail sector. He regularly advises on rolling stock procurement, financing and leasing. Gwynne's impressive client base includes government bodies and financial institutions.

Tammy Samuel has extensive experience advising an international roster of manufacturers, operators and public bodies on rolling stock procurement and franchising matters. She also has additional expertise in infrastructure development.

Terry van Poortvliet 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.

Head of the firm's transport team Brioney Thomas regularly advises on infrastructure and franchising projects. She is also experienced in regulatory matters. Thomas's clients include operators, government authorities and rolling stock manufacturers.

Clive Smith of gunnercooke is regarded as an expert on rolling stock matters. He has significant experience advising clients on the procurement, financing and maintenance of rolling stock.

Fiona Hobbs is experienced in all aspects of rail project development, and has worked with a number of government bodies and financial institutions on significant infrastructure in the UK and abroad. Her practice also includes rolling stock financing, as well as regulatory and rail policy matters.

Graeme McLellan has extensive experience in transport and asset finance. He has particular expertise in rail rolling stock matters and regularly advises clients on procurement, financing and complex transactions.

Jamie Wiseman-Clarke has strong expertise in a range of rolling stock issues including leasing, procurement and financing. He has additional expertise in related transactional matters.

Jason Chamberlain has substantial knowledge of the rail sector and regularly advises on rolling stock procurement and leasing. He has additional expertise in advising clients on significant infrastructure projects.

Jonathan Bevan is considered an expert in rail infrastructure and rolling stock matters. He primarily advises lenders and sponsors on high-profile acquisitions, divestments and refinancings.

Robert Smith has notable expertise in rail rolling stock including procurement, maintenance and contractual disputes. He also has experience advising on franchising matters.

Suzanne Tarplee advises clients in both the public and private sectors. She has notable expertise in rail franchising contracts and rolling stock transactions, as well as regulatory matters.

Tom Johnson of Freeths is noted for his expertise in rolling stock matters. His practice also includes rail financings and rail-related transactions. Johnson regularly advises financiers, operators and government bodies, among other clients.

Charles Ford advises on cross-border and domestic infrastructure projects, as well as significant rolling stock programmes and transactions.

Chris Simms has a strong practice advising prominent clients in the rail space in financial, regulatory and commercial matters.

Edward Barratt focuses his practice within the rail industry on rolling stock matters. He also advises on issues including franchising, fares and ticketing, as well as the roll-out of low carbon technology.

Ian Tucker regularly advises government operators and transport companies on procurement matters and contentious issues within the industry.

Jeremy Godley is recognised for his strength in rail regulatory matters. He is often engaged on significant projects to advise on contractual agreements.

Lara Burch has a wealth of experience of the rail sector and is a popular choice for both public and private clients in the transport industry. She regularly advises key clients on rolling stock, franchising and regulation matters.

Mark Elsey has significant experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. His clients include government bodies, local authorities and private companies.

Head of the firm's global rail group, Paul Carrington has developed a strong rail financing practice. He regularly advises on rolling stock and franchising matters for lenders and rail companies.

Russell Clifford is head of the asset finance group at the firm and has extensive experience in the rail sector. He advises clients on rolling stock procurement, leasing and related financing.

Carla Hancock is a transport specialist who focuses her practice on rail infrastructure schemes.

Senior associate Rachael Chapple has considerable experience of the rail industry, having completed a two-year secondment at the Department for Transport. She advises on matters including franchising, rolling stock and financings.

Rasha Sami is a managing associate who focuses her rail practice on advising both public and private sector clients on issues including procurement, financing and regulatory matters.

Richard Hughes is a senior associate dedicated to the rail sector. He frequently advises on rolling stock procurement matters and financing mandates.