Alex Dillistone > Winckworth Sherwood LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

‘Legally astute and incisive’, Winckworth Sherwood LLP fields a team of expert legislative drafters and promoters, highly regarded for their work promoting legislation for strategically important infrastructure projects. Advising both government bodies and local authorities on the HS2 hybrid bill, as well as its implementation, the team is also a key player in the wider railways and harbours spaces, offering support to an array of banks and registered charities. Roll A Parliamentary Agent Paul Irving, whose mastery of parliamentary, planning, compulsory purchase, compensation and environmental law positions him well to support on infrastructure promotions, stands at the centre of the practice. Alex Dillistone‘s substantial experience in rail, port, and energy projects is complemented by a thorough understanding of DCOs, TWAOs, and hybrid bills. Jane Wakeham is ‘always polite, thorough, and quick at providing advice’ on the broad spectrum of primary and secondary legislation. Emma Rodican-Jones is another key contact for major rail infrastructure projects, while Hazel Anderson remains in a consulting capacity with the firm following retirement in December 2023.