Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke LLP operates one of the UK’s largest dedicated rail practices and regularly contributes work to the Department of Transport, where it advises on franchise transitions, fares and ticketing reform, and sector‑wide procurement disputes. The group also acts for rolling‑stock lessors Beacon and Eversholt Rail and regularly supports complex cross‑border asset‑finance projects, while its contentious procurement team continues to represent Siemens Mobility in high‑value challenges. Beyond rolling stock, the firm advises on rail infrastructure projects, pensions, competition, and subsidy control, and has recently assisted energy and telecoms clients on rail‑related construction and connectivity mandates linked to HS2 and other major schemes. Practice head Edward Barratt is regularly supported by Lara Burch. Craig McCarthy specialises in contentious procurement matters across sectors, including transport, and plays a leading role in the firm’s litigation work for the Department for Transport. Jeremy Godley is also recommended.