Linklaters LLP is among the leading firms domestically and internationally in this space. It advises on the full range of deals – heavy rail (including high speed rail), light rail, rolling stock, train systems and station real estate. Under the joint leadership of Fiona Hobbs and Charlotte Morgan, it continues to assist a wide range of sponsors, lenders, rolling stock companies, and governments on major rail deals. Hobbs has worked closely with government and private sector companies for many years on some of the largest and most complex rail projects in the UK and internationally. Morgan has considerable knowledge of the regulated infrastructure sector. Rasha Sami is another name to note.

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Work highlights

  • Advised the HS1 group as a panel firm for many years on mandates ranging from those relating to the Concession Agreement and commercial contracts, acquisitions and disposals, regulatory matters and strategic corporate matters.

Lawyers

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fiona Hobbs, Charlotte Morgan

Other key lawyers

Rasha Sami