Combining both rail sector knowledge and expertise of finance and leasing structures, the Newcastle-based team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has a good following among industry stakeholders which are appreciative of its 'ability to view legal matters from all angles that help to find solutions’. A 'powerhouse of knowledge and expertise', David Rewcastle heads a team that also includes Paul Coleman, who has 'outstanding commercial acumen' in the context of handling rolling stock matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Their ability to combine knowledge from the railway sector together with the procurement, leasing and financing knowledge was extremely valuable to the transaction we worked on.’
‘The team is second to none in their expertise and knowledge. They are friendly, easy to work with, understanding of your needs and highly responsive – what more could you ask for from a legal team!’
Key clients
- The Go-Ahead Group Plc/Govia
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Work highlights
- Advising LNER on its procurement of ten x ten-car new rolling stock units for the Inter City East Coast franchise.
- Advising Southeastern on its ongoing procurement of new and existing rolling stock for the Southeastern franchise.