Rail
The ‘highly commercial and pragmatic’ team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is best known for working on strategic rail contracts for train operators. It also fields an excellent rail planning & authorisations team. David Rewcastle had another busy year advising on various rail matters. Rewcastle specialises in rail franchise bids, transfer schemes, rolling stock procurement/leasing, and rail infrastructure projects. Paul Coleman is recommended for his work on heavy and light rail franchises and concessions. Coleman is also experienced in advising on rail infrastructure projects. Joseph Causer is well-regarded for his advice to both public and private sector clients on a variety of issues concerning the rail industry.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The rail team led by David Rewcastle is extremely responsive, intelligent and provides detailed counsel tailored directly to the issues raised. They have extensive knowledge coupled with a thorough insight of the rail sector.'
‘WBD stands out with the level of detailed knowledge they bring to their work. Paul Coleman, as an example, is by himself a compendium of wisdom, and the commercial acumen he can bring to bear on even the thorniest of issues is comforting for the client.'
Key clients
- The Go-Ahead Group Plc/Govia
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Work highlights
- Advising LNER on its procurement of 10 x 10-car new rolling stock units for the Inter City East Coast franchise.
- Advising Southeastern on its ongoing procurement of new and existing rolling stock for the South Eastern franchise.