Rail
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
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Headed by David Rewcastle, the agile team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP acts for a range of train operator clients. It also fields a strong rail planning & authorisations team. Rewcastle specialises in rail franchise bids, transfer schemes, rolling stock procurement/leasing and rail infrastructure projects. Paul Coleman is a known name for his work on heavy and light rail franchises and concessions, related mobilisations, rolling stock financing/procurement, modification/maintenance agreements, and rail infrastructure projects. Managing associate Joseph Causer is also highly regarded for his work on a wide range of matters affecting railway businesses. Causer advises both public and private sector clients on a variety of legal, commercial and regulatory issues concerning the rail industry.
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‘The strength in the rail team at Womble Bond Dickinson is that they are focussed on understanding their clients' needs beyond the usual legal counsel. They are adept at navigating the commercial nuances of the rail industry and are able to see the larger picture beyond a formal contract/agreement'.
'The people are friendly and family orientated and are willing to go that little bit extra every time to ensure that the client is happy'.
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Key clients
- The Go-Ahead Group plc/Govia
- Abellio
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Work highlights
- Advising Govia Thameslink Railway on the successful negotiations for a new National Rail Contract with the Department for Transport for the operation of passenger services on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
- Advising Southeastern on amendments to the High Speed 1 Passenger Access Terms in respect of the introduction of charging for traction electricity using meters and regenerative braking.
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