Possessing broad expertise in the transport sector, Gowling WLG‘s practice is particularly strong in the rail space, as well as on interface agreements, logistics and roads matters, to name a few. Joint practice head Giles Clifford specialises in infrastructure, while co-lead Dominic Richardson has notable expertise of rail and rail-related development schemes. Richard Green has particular experience of new station developments, alongside advising on construction and engineering contracts; Toni Weston’s strengths lie in compulsory purchase law issues, alongside more niche expertise regarding road, tunnel, bridge and flyover structures; Sarah Riding advises on supply chain and logistics arrangements, as well as more general commercial issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very friendly and approachable team, with a depth of knowledge and experience to match.'
- 'Good market knowledge and attention to detail.'
- 'Always very easy to work with, focusing on the key issues with an eye on what the business needs to achieve.'
- 'Knowledgeable team, good client care and reasonable prices.'
- 'The diverse, creative and highly competent team provide a very strong service in all aspects of negotiation relating to transport infrastructure.'
- 'Giles Clifford has a unique ability to rapidly decipher and break down complex legal scenarios and to identify strategies through which solutions can be reached.'
Key clients
- Transport for London
- London Underground Ltd
- Crossrail Ltd
- Docklands Light Railway Ltd
- Rail for London Ltd
- London Bus Services Ltd
- London Borough of Barnet
- National Highways
- The Organising Committee for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Alstom Transport UK Limited
- Bombardier Transportation UK Limited
- Birmingham Airport Limited
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Transport for West Midlands
- Bedford Borough Council
- Arden Cross Consortium
- West Midlands Air Ambulance
- Railroad Development Corporation
- CRRC Corporation
- Arch Co
- Tarmac
- FlyPlymouth Ltd
- Office of Rail and Road
Work highlights
- Advised the London Borough of Barnet on all rail aspects of the Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration, including construction of the new Brent Cross West Thameslink station, the first major new mainline station in London in over a decade.
- Advised Transport for London on a development agreement with Delancey for the construction of a new London Underground station entrance as part of the major mixed-use redevelopment of the former Elephant & Castle shopping centre site.
- Acted as Bombardier's Legal adviser on the renegotiation of its Manufacture and Supply Agreement (MSA) with Angel Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia in relation to the supply of a fleet of Aventra trains for the Greater Anglia network.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giles Clifford, Dominic Richardson