Rail
Pinsent Masons LLP’s work in the rail industry is a key part of its work in the infrastructure sector. Its work follows the entire life cycle of rail projects and assets. It has substantial experience of advising on rail projects both in the UK and internationally, and has considerable experience of advising on the planning and consenting of large rail and infrastructure projects. The group additionally includes a parliamentary and planning offering, which is involved in various rail and infrastructure projects. Robbie Owen continues to work on the promotion of major UK rail projects, with a focus on public policy, planning and consenting issues. Owen leads alongside Jonathan Hart, who works with some major clients across a range of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very experienced team, with a practical and well-informed approach. The combined depth of knowledge brings a much wider picture, able to bring in experience from other projects.’
‘Very client centric, approachable and knowledgeable. Jon Hart has a very friendly, flexible approach whilst also bringing an excellent technical focus with the ability to explain often complex issues.'
Key clients
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
- Manchester Airport Group
Work highlights
- Working as Transport Infrastructure Ireland's counsel to advise on the procurement of the Dublin Metrolink project, the largest civil engineering project in the history of Ireland and one of the largest procurements in Europe.
- Acting “opposite” HS2 by advising Tier 1 contractors in Phase 1 London to Birmingham.