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Rail

Burges Salmon LLP’s ‘excellent’ transport group is noted for its fast and appropriate response times’. Team head Nick Olley has ‘a very high level of knowledge and the right attitude’. Simon Coppen is recommended, and Chris Jackson recently acted for Eurostar in a multimillion-pound procurement dispute. Other clients include First Group, Abellio, National Express and the Department for Transport.

Lara Burch leads Osborne Clarke’s team, which is lauded for its ‘very good depth of industry knowledge’ and ‘fresh approach’ and has ‘the ability to pitch advice perfectly to the particular client’. It represented Arriva UK Trains in its bid for the Intercity West Coast mainline rail franchise, and advised on the sale of Grand Central Railway Company. It also acted for Eurostar, First Capital and Amey.


Shipping

Clients enjoy an ‘excellent’ level of service from Charles Hattersley’s team at Ashfords LLP, which acted in a high-value superyacht refinancing transaction, and advised Pequod Associates in a charterparty dispute. Monte Carlo Yachts, Rock Maritime Services and Compagnie Générale de Location d’Equipements are noteworthy clients. Jonathan Hadley-Piggin is renowned for his industry knowledge and business acumen.

Davies Johnson & Co specialises in shipping, international trade and related personal injury matters. Johnny Johnson and Jane Ward are recommended.

The ‘highly competent’ Nick Horton leads the team at Dorade Law, which has recently added Pendennis shipyard to its client base and also acts for the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

Steele Raymond LLP’s Graeme Bowtle advises banks and owners on the acquisition of high-value yachts and pleasure vessels. Team head Julian Fenn has expertise in contentious ship financing matters.


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