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Jonathan Smith

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+44 20 7246 7274 jonathan.smith@dentons.com

Work Department

Energy, Transport and Infrastructure

Position

Jonathan is a senior associate in Dentons’ Energy, Transport and Infrastructure practice, based in the London office. He specifically works within the Rail team and has advised on franchise bids, rolling stock procurement and infrastructure projects. Clients include MTR Corporation, CAF, GB Railfreight and Network Rail.

Jonathan has previously completed two secondments: one to ABN AMRO Bank within their Energy, Commodities and Transport team and his second at Dentons’ Muscat office within the Projects and Banking practice.

Jonathan has also advised clients in the defense, nuclear and postal sectors, including the Ministry of Defence, Royal Mail and the Low Level Waste Repository.

Career

  • Senior Associate, Dentons (2016 to date)
  • Associate, Dentons (2014 – 2016)
  • Lawyer, Dentons (2011 – 2014)
  • Trainee, Dentons (2009 – 2011)

Memberships

  • Young Rail Professionals Committee Member

Education

  • College of Law, Birmingham, 2008, LLB (Hons)
  • University of Warwick, 2006, BSc, (Hons)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Transport > Rail

(Rising stars)

Jonathan Smith – Dentons

‘The global reach and breadth of Dentons‘s transport practice means that it remains our top choice for international instructions‘. Matthew Hanslip-Ward is at the helm. The team advises on all aspects of the industry ranging from franchises and concessions, projects and infrastructure through to advising on regulations and reform. It is skilled at handling major acquisitions in the rail sector, as well as advising on passenger and freight operations. The group has extensive rolling stock experience and remains busy advising passenger and freight businesses on a diverse range of issues. The London team continues to be involved in various high-profile rail projects around the world. Counsel Martin Watt has particular expertise in rolling stock. Senior associate Jonathan Smith specialises in railway law and regulation and frequently advises on franchising, concessions, rolling stock and commercial contracts. Other key members of the team include Christopher McGee-Osborne who is a known name in the rail and transport sector. Mark Macaulay often advises on significant infrastructure contracts.

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