gunnercooke LLP
gunnercooke LLP has a focus on rail-related asset finance work following the arrival of Clive Smith from Addleshaw Goddard in April 2022. Smith heads the fledgling team and is particularly recognised for his work on all things rolling stock-related, including its manufacture, purchase, finance, leasing, maintenance, modification and freight-conversion.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clive Smith at gunnercooke is unique in his understanding of complex asset finance and leasing transactions, creating drafting which is as easy to understand as possible, taking account of the complexities and inter-relations between complex documents in a transaction suite. He is the "go to" person for completion of a complex deal in short timescales.'
- 'Clive Smith stands out far and above his competitors for understanding and resolving complex issues within tight deadlines.'
Work highlights
- Advising Eversholt Rail Group on its bid for the financier role in respect of a potential new-build fleet of bi-mode rolling stock.
- Advising Eversholt Rail Group in connection with various matters consequent upon the new National Rail Contract (NRC) awarded to East Midlands Railway (EMR).
- Advising Equitix in connection with 2 separate rounds of amendment/restructuring in respect of a €50m investment by SMBC Leasing.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clive Smith