Rail
Shoosmiths LLP
The multidisciplinary national rail team at Shoosmiths LLP has a proven track record of supporting rail sector clients across a host of issues. It is skilled at handling a diverse range of issues including employee relations, rail infrastructure projects, and advising on rail safety and incident responses. Practice head Michelle Craven-Faulkner’s experience covers all aspects of contract work relating to rolling stock, light rail projects and underground projects in the UK.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Highly recommended, always available, practical and pragmatic solutions are sought even for complex issues’.
‘Michelle Craven - Faulkner has excellent knowledge of the industry. They are very flexible and adjust quickly to new situations'.
‘Shoosmith shows great sensitivity to the position of both parties and are able to balance their advice thoroughly’.
‘Michael Bennett is outstanding in providing realistic and well-balanced advice in the running of disputes'.
‘Shoosmiths' transport team provide us with an insightful and comprehensive knowledge of the sector that we operate in. Each member of their team has first-hand experience of their discipline and adds significant value to all of our legal activities'.
'Their counsel is always timely and understanding of our company's nuances and needs. Of particular note is their AI framework contract reviewing software, which rapidly identifies the key issues for review in large documents, saving our commercial staff much time and effort'.
‘Michelle Craven-Faulkner - always accessible and able to rapidly assimilate new information and provide pertinent advice, she stands out amongst an already impressive group of legal staff. Committed and very hard-working, she is a valuable and highly regarded member of our company's support network'.
Key clients
- Hitachi Rail Limited
- ADCOMMS Limited
- Gemini Rail
- Legacy Rail
- Loram UK Limited
- Alstom Transportation
- Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited
- Porterbrook Maintenance Limited
- Cellnex Telecom
- Mutares
- Datum Composites
- Davies Wagon Services
- Elite KL Limited
- M Group Services
- WH Davies Group
- Infra Safety Services Limited
- INIT Innovation Transportation Limited
- Sperry Rail International Limited
- JC Decaux UK Limited
Work highlights
- Supporting INIT Innovation Transportation Limited in relation to the creation of multi-party, cross modal ticketing scheme.
- Providing public procurement advice on potential grounds for challenge in respect of a DfT procurement process.
- Advising WH Davis on its agreement with Drax Power for the supply of 30 freight wagons capable or carrying biomass.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michelle Craven-Faulkner