We advise a broad range of clients at the forefront of international passenger transport. Active in the rail and bus industries for many years, we understand their history and are helping shape their future, from high-speed rail to electric buses.
Our services for rail and bus clients include:
New-build fleet projects | Franchise and concession bids and ongoing management | Fleet leasing | Maintenance and technical support agreements | Infrastructure projects | Regulated procurement | Track, depot and station access and other rail regulatory issues | Trade union and industrial relations | Rail disputes | Corporate acquisitions | Real estate | Rail technology | Finance | Tax structures
We work across all legal disciplines, advising on rail regulatory issues, franchise/concession bids and mobilisations and fares and ticketing projects. We support clients on rolling stock procurement and associated maintenance and technical support, modifications and maintenance programmes. Our expertise in trade union and industrial relations can help defuse potential disputes, while our experience in regulatory matters (including domestic and EU rail regulation, competition, and health and safety laws) helps our clients avoid regulatory pitfalls.
"They are very pragmatic and respond in good time." Chambers UK 2022
We advise clients across the sector, including domestic and international rail and bus operators, regulatory bodies, infrastructure operators and their contractors, freight and rolling-stock operating companies, manufacturers, public transport authorities and engineering and technology companies. Seeing the market from all perspectives promotes flexible, informed advice. Our clients include the Department for Transport (DfT), Eurostar, Eversholt Rail, Beacon, Ricardo Rail, Siemens and Transport for London.
"The team is very client-focused." Chambers UK 2022
Many of our clients operate cross-border, whether as transport operators or manufacturers, with a strong presence in the sector internationally. We support their overseas activities through our network of international offices.
With first-hand experience of advising clients across the market, our established team provides straightforward, considered advice on the many challenges facing the sector.