Our focus areas
Aerospace and defence
Our aerospace and defence team supports clients in supply chain management, regulatory and ethical compliance, and regulated and single source procurement law.
Automotive
In an increasingly fast moving Automotive sector, we advise technology providers, suppliers, aftermarket operators and associations on everything from CAVs and EVs to cross-border distribution systems, from M&A and competition law to data, IP, product safety and cyber security.
E-mobility
We recognise that understanding this industry requires a real knowledge of how areas such as mobility, energy and digital infrastructure, power management systems, software, data and payments solutions interact – and we're experts in all these.
Logistics
New technologies and business models are driving change across the logistics industry. We act for clients across the supply chain and can help you take advantage of traditional logistics models and new trends such as drones, intelligent transport systems and new forms of last mile delivery.
Rail and bus
We advise a broad range of clients at the forefront of international passenger transport on their biggest commercial challenges, from RailTech, asset finance, infrastructure and rail franchise projects to regulatory matters and industry disputes.
Experience
Babcock Defence and Security
Provided Babcock Defence and Security with ongoing regulated procurement law support in relation to its Defence Support Group contract for the UK Ministry of Defence.
AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters)
Assisted AugustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters) with complex issues arising from a specialised logistics contract.
The AA
Advised on a multiparty international telematics joint venture.
City Car Club
Advised on the sale of the business to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Eversholt Rail Group
Advised on the €600m procurement of two substantial new fleets of CAF-built Civity UK rolling-stock units to serve the Northern passenger rail franchise.
Arriva
Advised on rail franchise bids and mobilisations, as well as providing wider support to the Arriva business from across our legal disciplines.
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We secured merger clearance for the £1.1bn takeover of the UK's largest rail franchise
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