Transport: Rail | UK

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.

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.

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.

Paul Coleman is highly regarded for his expertise in rolling stock matters. He regularly advises on rolling stock procurement and maintenance. Coleman also has experience in infrastructure projects.

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.

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.

Kevin Bell advises on the operator side of rolling stock matters. He also has previous experience within franchising 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 matters for lenders and rail companies.

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.

Jonathan Smith is a senior associate who regularly works on franchising, regulations, infrastructure and rolling stock.