Rail
DLA Piper
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The versatile team at DLA Piper advises both private and public sector clients in the rail sector on a wide range of issues. Its strong planning and consenting practice has been busy advising on two large new build rail projects. The group has also been advising on a whole host of other issues relating to rolling stock procurements, rail franchise competitions and wider infrastructure projects. In addition, the practice has detailed knowledge of local government transport legislation and has considerable experience of working on many light rail schemes in the UK. Robert Smith, who is ‘experienced, pragmatic and professional’, co-heads the department alongside Colin Wilson.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice has a good knowledge of the subject and depth in many different legal areas - which means it is a good one stop shop for all my needs’.
‘Their knowledge of light rail and property matters is very good. We have a long standing PFI contract which they understand inside and out and as a result are able to provide quick efficient and reliable advice on'.
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Key clients
- Abellio Transport Holdings Limited
- Agility Trains
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Work highlights
- Advising Nexus on their successful implementation of MetroFlow project, a pathfinder project that has expanded the capacity of their light rail system through transfer of underused Network Rail assets.
- Acting for HS2 in respect of complex environmental, planning and protestor matters for Phase 1 of HS2.
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