Driving connectivity with expert transport legal solutions
From the intricate web of regulations to the nuts and bolts of operations, we deliver legal solutions that global transport giants like Qatar Rail, DP World, Hitachi Rail and International Airlines Group have relied on. As a single team across international jurisdictions, we have the expertise to move your business forward over borders, countries and continents smoothly.
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The future of UK franchising
We advised the Department for Transport on new rail contracts for the operation of the West Coast (Avanti) and CrossCountry passenger services. The Avanti contract includes services integral to the development and delivery of HS2.
The Fehmarnbelt tunnel, one of Europe’s biggest infrastructure projects
At 18km long and €5bn in value, it will be the longest immersed road and rail tunnel in the world, creating a new link between Denmark and Germany. We helped design the international bidding process and prepared bespoke contracts.
Qatar Rail
We advised Qatar Rail on its joint venture with an international operator for investment in Qatar transportation technologies.
DP World and British International Investment
Africa has a sixth of the world’s population but it accounts for just 4% of global containerised shipping volumes because of insufficient port capacity. The new partnership that we helped forge between ports giant DP World and BII will help address this, investing in ports and logistics around the continent.
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Wizz Air
We advised Budapest-based Wizz Air on a £5 million equity investment into a biofuel company, which develops sustainable aviation fuel from sewage sludge.
Stansted Airport's makeover
We advised Manchester Airports Group on its £600m Transformation Programme for Stansted Airport (its biggest upgrade since it opened) including the £130m new arrivals terminal.
Hitachi Rail
In response to the UK Government’s commitment to cut diesel-only powered trains by 2040, Hitachi Rail is working to build a more hybrid environment. We advised on their successful bid for four new-build rolling stock procurements worth over £1bn.
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Improving London Luton Airport's infrastructure
We advised on its £1bn expansion programme including all aspects of the £250m mass transit system (DART) between Luton Airport Parkway train station and the airport terminal
Very commercially minded. Making things work for their client, not simply regurgitating the letter of the law.
Deep and practical transport sector knowledge, including great detail around bus enhanced partnership and regulation. I consider them to lead the sector in this area.
AG's rail practice is now the strongest in the UK, with longstanding DfT and combined authority experience at the leading edge of business models across the future of franchising and wider business models.
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