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DLA Piper‘s experienced team covers a wide range of transport matters, including work relating to heavy and light rail, bus, aviation and taxi issues. The team is experienced in acting on a number of road, highways and bridge projects, with strong international capabilities. Robert Smith has particular expertise in complex, regulated transport procurements, while Petra Billing is skilled in advising on planning and property matters within major transport projects, including property litigation. Ben Peecock and Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby are also key names to note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are technically outstanding and are able to work exceptionally well with the wider client team and stakeholders. Their value has also been their ability to provide a commercial view as well as the legal view to support decision-making and be able to anticipate issues before they happen.’

  • ‘Robert Smith is able to take a pragmatic view and look at an issue holistically to provide solutions for the client organisation.'

  • 'Ben Peecock has great technical understanding and ability to predict challenges in complex environments and provide practical solutions.'

  • ‘Their knowledge around both the rail and bus sectors is second to none and respected, not only across the industry but across the local government setting. They're able to help us and put very persuasive arguments to stakeholders, which are crucial to the success of our projects.'

  • 'Robert Smith and Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby stand out because they’ve taken the time to become personal experts in our area. They are friendly, work as part of the team and create a great dynamic when collaborating with stakeholders in the region. They also are authoritative in their subject areas and are respected across a number of disciplines in our region.'

Key clients

  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus)
  • Transport North East
  • Transport for Wales
  • Welsh Government
  • National Highways
  • HS2 Limited
  • Hitachi Rail
  • National Air Traffic Services
  • Northern Trains Limited (Northern Rail)
  • Urban Transport Group
  • South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
  • Transport UK (formerly Abellio Transport Holdings Limited)
  • A1 Steam Limited
  • Volkerrail
  • Nottingham City Council

Work highlights

  • Advising Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Combined Authority on the reform of the bus industry across Greater Manchester.
  • Advised Nottingham City Council on the restructuring of its long-term tram project.
  • Advised National Highways on procuring construction of the largest road tunnel in the UK.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert Smith, Petra Billing

Other key lawyers

Ben Peecock, Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby