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Burges Salmon LLP’s ‘very strong’ team provides an ‘excellent service’. It advised Eurostar International on procuring the new Eurostar high-speed train fleet. Other recent matters include rail franchise work, and acting for ATOC in developing a new industry scheme for the purchase of traction electricity by train operators. Other clients include FirstGroup, National Express and the Department for Transport. Group head Chris Jackson is recommended along with Simon Coppen, who is ‘pragmatic, with excellent technical skills’.

Laura Burch’s team at Osborne Clarke displays ‘great strength’. It acted for Eurostar International on outsourcing its catering logistics operation, and for London and North Western Railway Co regarding environmental issues. Arriva UK Trains is another client. Simon Spooner is also recommended.

Jonathan Hart at Pinsent Masons LLP has an excellent reputation in railway infrastructure matters, for clients including Córas Iompair Éireann and the Dublin Metro Project.

Shipping

Ashfords LLP provides a ‘realistic, excellent and reliable’ service. The team advised Knutsen OAS on detailed MoD contracts for eight replenishment tankers and operations for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and represented the owners of a vessel involved in a collision. Charles Hattersley has a ‘wealth of knowledge’, and Jonathan Hadley-Piggin is ‘superb’.

Davies Johnson & Co is noted for shipping and international trade, and acts on many personal injury matters, with Johnny Johnson recommended. Jeremy Davies has left the firm.

Dorade Law’s ‘excellent’ practice covers shipbuilding and commercial contracts, marine insurance and EU regulatory matters, and has a specialism in the yacht and superyacht industry. The ‘very experienced and knowledgeable’ Nick Horton heads the group.

Steele Raymond LLP’s team is a ‘pleasure to work with’, and is led by the ‘expert’ Julian Fenn. Its broad practice includes many contentious matters.

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