With an ‘ability to keep up to date with ever-changing developments’, Bristol-based Burges Salmon LLP has deep knowledge of the rail industry and excellent traction among operators and rolling stock manufacturers, which instruct it across a range of regulatory, operational and finance-based transactions. ’A leading light in the rail industry’, transport head Brioney Thomas excels in handling infrastructure, franchising and rolling stock procurement matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their prior knowledge of the industry and their ability to keep up to date with ever-changing developments makes the team a delight to work with and gives assurance that they are at the top of their game.'
- 'Brioney Thomas is fantastic to deal with, is exceptional at "getting" what the core objective is in any brief and is always supportive of finding pragmatic solutions.'
- 'Brioney Thomas' experience and knowledge makes her a leading light in the rail industry.'
- 'Dan Hogg brings a fresh and competent approach to the management of contracts, with his diligent style giving confidence in his management of complex projects.'
Key clients
- Transport for Wales (TfW) / Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL)
- First Greater Western Limited trading as GWR
- First TransPennine Express Limited trading as TransPennine Express
- Transport for Wales (TfW)
- First MTR South Western Trains
- West Midlands Trains Limited
- Rock
- East Coast Trains Limited trading as Lumo
- Hull Trains Company Limited trading as Hull Trains
- FirstGroup plc
Work highlights
- Advising FirstGroup and its subsidiaries on Project NextGen, an award-winning project for the acquisition and leasing of up to 1,000 electric bus batteries through a joint venture with Hitachi, as well as the separate financing of the buses themselves.
- Advising West Midlands Trains on the private financing transactions for both Tyseley Depot and Bletchley Depot.
- Advising Transpennine Trains (TPT) on a number of strategic projects connected with the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brioney Thomas