Stephenson Harwood

Real Estate and Projects

Richard is a leading expert in transport and transport finance, ranked by Chambers and Legal 500. He has built strong relationships with key decision-makers at major funds, banks, asset lessors, and operators.

Richard’s experience spans drafting and negotiating rolling stock and bus fleet procurements, franchise and concession agreements for both operators and government, and depot development and operations.

He is at the forefront of the energy transition in transport, advising on hydrogen and battery power for rail, bus, and facilities management. His work includes contracts for hydrogen production and import into the EU, and converting coal-fired power stations to green fuels.

Richard is the go-to adviser for one of the world’s largest facilities management companies and is an authority on cross-jurisdictional agreements.

Recognised for his thought leadership in rail, zero-emission vehicle financing, and sustainability, Richard’s insights appear in Rail magazine, Lexology, and the National Law Review.