Osborne Clarke LLP has a substantial and dedicated rail practice, which handles a broad range of issues. Areas of focus include advising on rail franchise and concession agreements, as well as advising on fares and ticketing reform. It is also highly regarded for its work on a range of rail procurement disputes. The practice is recommended for its specialist asset financing and leasing work, and frequently acts for major rolling stock leasing companies. With Edward Barratt at the helm, the team is well-placed to advise on significant projects and infrastructure matters, in addition to state aid in the rail sector. Lara Burch has a wealth of experience in acting for clients across the rail industry, such as train operators, ROSCOs, and manufacturers. Jeremy Godley is another name to note.
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‘Good regulatory knowledge, good understanding of rail sector, expertise in rail related health and safety matters, expertise in regulated procurements.’
‘Lara Burch heads a well resourced, knowledgeable and experienced rail team. Good industry sector knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
- Department for Transport
- Eversholt Rail Group
- Beacon
- Siemens Mobility Limited
- BT and EE Limited
- Barratt Homes Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Siemens Mobility Limited in its High Court procurement claim against HS2 in relation to the award of the £2.7bn contract opportunity to build trains for HS2 to a joint-venture of Hitachi and Alstom.
- Advised Eversholt Rail Group's legal panel in relation to Eversholt Rail Group's multi-billion pound rolling stock fleets on various matters.
- Advised the Department for Transport's specialist rail panel, following its reappointment in February 2022 after a competitive tender, advising the Department's Passenger Rail Directorate on multiple high-profile matters.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Edward Barratt
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Lara Burch; Jeremy Godley