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At Freeths LLP, the group has a diverse range of expertise in rolling stock financing, procurement, leasing and maintenance, as well as many other areas such as rail regulation, franchising and concessions. The group additionally acts for a range of non-transportation clients on transport matters. It frequently advises statutory utilities and landowners when faced with the impact of large transport infrastructure projects. London-based Tom Johnson heads the rail practice. Johnson has an ‘excellent reputation’ in the market.  Bristol-based Michael Bray heads the transport offering.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tom Johnson has an excellent reputation in rail. He is very knowledgeable and has a fantastic grasp of the industry.’

  • 'Tom's experience across various types of transactions including new build trains, leasing and maintenance had been invaluable to our company, especially when working with us as part of a negotiating team where his knowledge of market standards is key.'

Key clients

  • Porterbrook
  • GB Railfreight

Work highlights

  • Advising GB Railfreight in relation to the leasing of certain locomotives from A Locomotive Pool Structure 3 Ltd., a subsidiary of Akiem S.A.
  • Advising Porterbrook in relation to the €500m financing, leasing and maintenance of a fleet of 10 new rail tri-mode rolling stock assets to be manufactured by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A, financed by Porterbrook and leased to London North Eastern Railway Limited.