Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s rail practice boasts a strong track record in projects, continuing to act on flagship UK matters and complex regulatory mandates. The team advises London St Pancras High Speed (HS1) on operational, commercial, and regulatory matters, and continues to represent HS 2 Ltd on rolling‑stock procurement and other aspects of the major infrastructure project. John Williams is noted for long‑standing experience across rail infrastructure and operational contracts. Competition and regulatory partner Tim Briggs is active on market access and sector investigations, and Tom Marshall leads rolling‑stock and secondary‑market engagements, including for HS1 and HS2. Nusrat Zar handles contentious public law and procurement matters, with a track record that includes successful challenges and defences for train operators and public bodies.