Behind every significant transformation there is huge potential, but the pathway to meaningful change is often complex and pitted.
Expertise
Andrew is a Partner in the Abu Dhabi office of Addleshaw Goddard who acts on complex transactions in the public and private sectors across multiple jurisdictions. Andrew has a particular focus on the transport sector having acted on significant transactions relating to railways, airlines, automotives and future mobility. Andrew's clients include the UK Department for Transport, Volkswagen, Keolis, British Airways, Hitachi, the Dubai RTA and other government and private sector clients in the UK and GCC.
- Experience
- Advising the Department for Transport on letting one of the Department's most complex franchises. This work has involved advising the Department on the overall structure of the franchise agreement, redrafting provisions of the franchise agreement to reflect the specific circumstances which apply to this franchise and advising on procurement law.
- Advising the Dubai RTA on the procurement of a new operator and maintainer for the Dubai Metro Blue Line and Dubai Tram.
- Advising Volkswagen on a strategic alliance with Ford for the development of vehicles and sharing investments in innovation and technology. Andrew has led negotiations on a wide range of key strategic issues relating to the overall alliance.
- Advising a UAE free-zone on the update of its contractual precedents for the purchase of goods and services
- Advising Hitachi Europe on establishing its Hitachi ZeroCarbon subsidiary, including providing advice on smart charging contracts, on-board telematics and the battery as a service model of battery provision.
- Advising a GCC rail operator on the potential monetisation of key assets, including rolling stock.
- Advising a major international airline on the purchase of an MRO business at a large London airport.
- Advising a Chinese technology company on the roll-out of autonomous driving in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and a variety of European locations.
- Advising an international airline on the outsourcing of in-flight catering at its hub airport.
- Advising multiple retail brands on the establishment of franchises in Saudi Arabia.
- Advising the Department for Transport on the restructuring of its Development Agreement with HS2 Limited, which sets out the delivery and governance requirements for the HS2 rail project.
- Professional memberships
- Member of the Procurement Lawyers' Association
- Publications
- European Union in The Government Procurement Review (7th Ed. 2019)
- "Model Shift and Contactless Payments" in Clean Transport: The Legal Framework for Achieving Net Zero (1st Ed. 2024)
- Recognitions
Best Lawyers International – Ones to Watch – Transport Law
- Testimonials
''Andrew Carter is capable with a sharp mind, able to quickly understand and advise on highly technical matters.'' - Legal 500 2022
"Andrew Carter is analytical and thorough in his ability to carry out complex legal analysis." – Legal 500 2025
