Winckworth Sherwood LLP has a solid reputation for its advice on the planning, promotion and statutory authorisations for major rail projects. The able team is skilled at advising the key players in the UK rail sector on the promotion of major railway infrastructure and tramway schemes. The group is well-equipped to advise on diverse matters such as compulsory purchase and compensation, environmental impact assessments, and related property matters. Practice head Paul Irving specialises in advising on, and drafting, legislation relating to railways.

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Key clients

  • Secretary of State for Transport and HS2 Ltd
  • Midland Main Line Electrification and Enhancement
  • Network Rail
  • West Midlands Combined Authority (formerly Centro)

Work highlights

  • Advising the Department of Transport and HS2 Ltd on the promotion of the Bill to construct and operate the proposed high speed railway between London and Birmingham.
  • Providing property services for Secretary of State and HS2 Ltd.
  • Advised Rother Valley Railway Limited (RVRL) on its application for an order under the Transport and Works Act to authorise the construction of a new railway and the maintenance of two existing stretches of railway along the historic route of a former railway branch line in the High Weald AONB.

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Paul Irving