Rail
Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad client base, which includes governments, rail companies, transport authorities and cargo companies. Other key clients are rolling stock owning companies, financiers, train operating companies, as well as manufacturing and leasing companies. The team is adept at handling a variety of high profile rail transactions both in the UK and internationally. Global head of rail Andrew Buisson is well-regarded. Susanna Rogers frequently provides regulatory advice to a variety of stakeholders in the rail sector. Rogers also heads up the procurement practice, and often advises clients on compliance with procurement rules. Louise Auty specialises in asset financing matters on both domestic and cross-border deals. Auty's practice encompasses rail procurement and leasing, as well as other areas such as rail franchising.
Key clients
- Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Limited
- NS Groep NV
- DB Cargo (UK) Limited / DB Cargo International Limited
- GB Railfrieght
- Concesionaria Ferrea de Occidente S.A.S.
- The City of Ottawa
- Metrolinx (Greater Toronto Transportation Authority)
- Vinci UK Developments Limited
- The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Angola
Work highlights
- Advised NS Groep NV on the divestment of its UK owned transport business, held through its wholly owned subsidiary, Abellio Transport Group Limited.
- Advising The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Angola on the financing of the first phase of a Light Rail project from Kilamba to Zamba 2 in Luanda, Angola with an estimated contract amount of EUR 1,300,000,000.
- Acted for the Winning Consortium, who have the mining rights to two of the four mining blocks at Simandou iron ore deposit in Guinea. Advised WCS on the concession agreement rights for the construction, operation and use of the rail and port facilities.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Buisson