Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard continues to advise on some of the UK’s most significant rail infrastructure and rolling stock projects, all the while growing its international presence. The team continues to advise on the Intercity Express Programme, a major UK infrastructure initiative and one of the government’s largest PFI projects. Internationally, it has been involved in work on a proposed cross-border rail network in the Gulf region. Practice head Paul Hirst remains a key contact for large-scale UK public sector mandates, drawing on 25 years of experience supporting both private and public sector clients. Simon Gwynne has a broad knowledge and experience of rolling stock and other rail assets transactions both in the UK and internationally. Rachel Scott is a key partner in the team, with over 20 years of sector experience and a focus on infrastructure and franchising projects. Leeds-based legal director Carla Hancock is also recommended.