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The team at Stephenson Harwood specialises solely in rail-related work, but is able to draw on cross-practice expertise where necessary. It is one of the best-known rolling stock advisors, advising a broad client base of operators, financiers, manufacturers and maintainers in major UK transactions. The group also has immense experience in access disputes and arbitrations, in addition to having an excellent reputation for its work on franchising and concessions. Led by Tammy Samuel and Suzanne Tarplee, the team is well regarded for its procurement work, and for its knowledge of rail regulations. Darren Fodey is another key figure, and particularly excels in advising on rail regulation and regulated contracts. Caroline Hooton is vastly experienced in infrastructure and outsourcing. Hooton regularly advises on the procurement of station facilities management services, station improvements and upgrade projects.
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‘The whole team understand our specific industry really well and the business issues this creates for us. An organisation which clearly cares about its own people. Excellent adaptation to our needs for each assignment, adjusting resources to fit perfectly with what we can offer ourselves.’
‘Suzanne Tarplee understands our specific industry really well and the business issues this creates for us. She clearly cares about her staff and works very well with whatever and whoever is presented to her.'
Key clients
- CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)
- Transport UK Group(including all TOCs – Abellio Greater Anglia, Abellio East Midlands, West Midlands Trains, and Merseyrail)
Work highlights
Advised Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles and CAF Rail UK Limited on the manufacture and supply of 10 new tri-mode, 10-car units and corresponding maintenance of the same to LNER.
Advising Transport for London on the re-procurement of the Elizabeth Line. This is the only competition currently ongoing for heavy rail operation in the United Kingdom, and is one of just two for railway services generally.