England - Yorkshire And The Humber
DLA Piper
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DLA Piper provides a broad service, both in terms of the industries in which it works and the clients that it serves; acting across the rail, bus, aviation, taxi, and road spaces, the team advises government bodies, corporate teams, and technology start-ups, with a particular strength in international mandates. Practice co-head Robert Smith is based in Leeds, and also oversees the international road and rail team for which he undertakes a range of major private and public sector mandates. Fellow co-head Petra Billing works in property litigation and dispute resolution, and consequently handles property, planning, and litigation mandates for high-profile transport projects. Ben Peecock is noted for his construction and procurement expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Transport is a niche area. The issues that crop up can be complex and you want to be in a safe pair of hands, which is what the DLA team provide. You definitely want them on your side! They balance the technical with the practical with exceptional skill.'
- 'Robert Smith is a joy to work with. He listens, understands the problem, and spots the issues, including the issues you haven't even thought of yet! He then works with you to arrive at a workable way forward. He's at the very top of his game. As an in-house lawyer, Robert is one of the only external lawyers I trust to speak to my in-house client and a key external stakeholder without me being there.'
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Key clients
- Department for Transport
- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
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Work highlights
- Advising on the MetroFlow project, a novel transfer of a heavy rail line into an operational metro system.
- Advising TfGM and GMCA on the implementation of a bus franchising scheme in Greater Manchester.
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