Transport

Our lawyers have advised on rail matters since 1994, starting with the restructuring and privatisation of the UK overground rail industry and extending to light rail and the underground rail systems. We have a wide perspective, acting for infrastructure and train operators (UK and international), commercial suppliers, funders, property developers and landowners.

We advise at both strategic and transactional levels and provide specialist assistance to other law firms and professionals in this field. Rail is a highly specialised area and we also have detailed knowledge of the contracts that govern the rail industry; its regulatory and safety framework and a practical knowledge of the industry to be able to advise effectively.

Our transport experience includes the automotive and telematics industries.

In relation to transport projects integrated advice is often required. We are uniquely placed to provide this by combining our specialist transport experience with expertise in property and development, planning, compulsory purchase and compensation.

Below are some examples of our experience in the transport field:

Rail infrastructure, including objection, compulsory purchase, compensation and relocation terms
Development close to the rail corridor or underground
Development projects associated with stations and the provision of freight distribution facilities
Taking leases of premises from Network Rail, train operators or London Underground
Entering into joint venture or other partnering arrangements.
Contributing to the cost of transport projects
Funding schemes with a transport element
Dealing with the regulatory aspects
Contracts for the supply of rolling stock
Contracts for the provision of fleet management and telematics systems