‘The flexibility, responsiveness, collaboration and support whenever working with the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner team continues to be first class – a team that I trust implicitly’. Russell Clifford heads the department, which does a considerable amount of complex rail financing and leasing work, with a particular focus on rolling stock matters. Another strength lies in advising prominent developers and investors, as well as major infrastructure companies, on important rail-related projects. Jason Chamberlain has a wealth of experience in the rail sector. Jamie Wiseman-Clarke acts for financial institutions, lessors, lessees and manufacturers on various domestic and cross-border asset finance transactions. In particular, Wiseman-Clarke specialises in rolling stock leasing, procurement and financing work.

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Testimonials

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‘Breadth and depth of the team and knowledge. Jason Chamberlain has good infrastructure and regulatory knowledge and can be relied upon to pick up the reigns and get the deal done'.
‘The rail team at BCLP is exceptional at supporting us on our front-end commercial projects across different jurisdictions. They are the people I contact when I have an urgent question as they know our business inside out and are always available even at a very short notice'.
‘Jamie is very hands-on. He is exceptionally technically minded and always produces high quality work. He will ensure that no detail, however small, is overlooked'.
'Jason is our go-to person when we have a complex issue to tackle because he can turn any legal issue, no matter how complicated, into a simple diagram, which anyone in the business can easily understand and follow'.
'Russell Clifford who leads the team is highly valued for his strategic advice. His knowledge of the UK rail market is second to none and brings value to our business'.
'Jason Chamberlain and Jamie Wiseman-Clarke -without exception, their support, responsiveness and collaboration has been consistently reliable. Both Jason and Jamie have an ability to communicate in a manner that is supportive and guides the team'.
‘We deal mostly with Jason Chamberlain, who is patient, thorough and experienced in these areas'.
'We have used BCLP for many years. Their understanding of the UK rail leasing business is excellent, as is their understanding of where our business sits within this landscape. Our relationship is more partnership than client-supplier'.

Key clients

Angel Trains
Beacon Rail
Heathrow Airport
Transport for London
Magway
Landsec
Alstom Transport

Work highlights

Advising Angel Trains in relation to the procurement of train-borne equipment and software as a service to capture video footage and data of Network Rail's overhead line equipment.
Advised Angel Trains on the impact on its rolling stock leasing arrangements of passenger operators’ existing franchise agreements expiring early, including, for example, the Greater Western and East Midlands franchises, and being replaced by direct award franchise agreements in the form of national rail contracts.
Advised Beacon Rail on the leasing and procurement of 30 new Stadler locomotives, for operation by GB Railfreight.