Fiona Hobbs > Linklaters LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Linklaters LLP
ONE SILK STREET
LONDON
EC2Y 8HQ
England

Work Department

Projects.

Position

Fiona is a leading energy and infrastructure specialist. Recent deals include advising: ENI on the unitisation of Areas 1 and 4, Mozambique, the Lenders (JBIC, NEXI, AfDB, ECIC and commercial lenders) on the $2.4b financing of the Nacala pit to port railway in Malawi and Mozambique, HS1 on the renegotiation of its power supply arrangements and HS1’s shareholders on the sale of HS1. Fiona’s other key clients include KNOC and The Department of Transport.

Career

Articled clerk Linklaters 1987-89; assistant solicitor 1989-96; partner 1996.

Languages

French.

Education

University College, Cardiff (1986 LLB First Class Honours); Law Society Qualifying Examinations (1987 First Class Honours).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Transport > Rail

(Hall of Fame)

Fiona HobbsLinklaters LLP

Under the joint leadership of Fiona Hobbs and Charlotte Morgan, the team at Linklaters LLP is well-equipped to handle the full range of transactional work in the rail sector. Areas of expertise span heavy rail (including high speed rail) and light rail. It is also adept at advising on rolling stock, train systems and station real estate. The group continues to assist a wide range of sponsors, lenders, rolling stock companies and governments on various major rail deals. Hobbs has worked closely with government and private sector companies throughout the years, on various large and complex rail projects both in the UK and internationally. Morgan has a vast array of experience in the regulated infrastructure sector. Rasha Sami is another recognised name in this space.