Winckworth Sherwood LLP has a well-established parliamentary practice, recognised for its work drafting and promoting legislation for major infrastructure projects. The team has played a significant role in the development and implementation of the HS2 hybrid bill and remains active across the rail and harbour sectors. Its expertise spans hybrid bills, Development Consent Orders and Transport and Works Act Orders, with clients including local authorities, statutory undertakers and public bodies. Paul Irving, a Roll A Parliamentary Agent, now acts in a consultant capacity, drawing on his extensive experience in parliamentary, planning, compulsory purchase and environmental law. Alex Dillistone advises on infrastructure projects in the rail, ports, and energy sectors, with a strong understanding of statutory consent processes. Jane Wakeham supports clients on a wide range of legislative matters and is noted for her clear and prompt advice on primary and secondary legislation. Emma Rodican-Jones is a key contact for rail infrastructure projects, contributing to the team’s ongoing work on long-term statutory schemes. The practice continues to provide detailed, process-driven advice on complex infrastructure matters.
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Key clients
- Secretary of State for Transport and HS2 Ltd
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Associated British Ports
- Port of London Authority
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd on the promotion of the Bill for the construction and operation of the High Speed 2 railway.
Advising the West Midlands Combined Authority on the implementation of the Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Land Acquisition) Order 2020.
Advising Associated British Ports, the owner of more than 20 ports, handling every kind of cargo on a variety of matters.
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Practice head
Alex Dillistone; Paul Irving
Other key lawyers
Jane Wakeham; Emma Rodican - Jones