Transport: Rail | 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.

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.

Matthew Hanslip-Ward is a leading individual who 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 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, co-head of the rail department, 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Robbie Owen is the head of infrastructure planning at Pinsent Masons. He is a notable expert in the planning and infrastructure space. He has experience working with notable clients on both sides of high-profile rail construction projects. He advises both operators and government bodies, and represents clients who wish to challenge projects that they feel are damaging their business.

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

Suzanne Tarplee, co-head of the rail department, 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 and infrastructure work.

Tom Johnson, head of rail at 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 of Hogan Lovells 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 private and public clients in the rail space on 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 rollout of low carbon technology.

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.

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,.

John Williams has a wealth of experience in the railway sector. He has extensive experience advising on rolling stock procurement. Williams is additionally experienced in assisting clients with infrastructure projects.

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 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.

Duncan O'Connor is an up-and-coming lawyer adept at advising on large infrastructure projects. He has experience assisting clients with the upgrade and refurbishment of railways.

Carla Hancock is a transport specialist who focuses her practice on rail infrastructure schemes, contract management and rolling stock work.

Deborah Boddy is a senior associate noted for her experience handling rolling stock matters, often advising on contracts, bids, financing and company stock acquisitions.

He has the ability to handle highly complex structures and always manages to find solutions to complex and challenging structures and situations.

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.