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Watson Farley & Williams LLP

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Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises rail clients on a range of matters, with a strong emphasis on asset finance. A range of clients, including lessors, banks, financiers, governments, operators, and project sponsors, turn to the firm for support on domestic and cross-border matters. The team draws on its position as the largest asset finance practice of any law firm globally to advise on complex rail financing and leasing structures, including project and structured finance, capital markets, and finance facility restructuring. Louise Mor, the key contact in the team, has significant experience in the rail sector, advising on portfolio and secured debt financings, asset acquisitions, and operating leases.
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  • 'They helped us with the Luxembourg protocol for rolling stocks assets; this is innovative. They listen and are always available.’

  • ‘Most importantly, WFW has excellent industry knowledge. This includes understanding how the industry operates as well as industry standards related to legal documentation. This ensures that our legal documents are easy to administer as well as the most effective solution for our company. The team is very responsive with quick answers and available for discussion. The team works well to meet deadlines and stay on top of open issues. ’

  • ‘The primary contact for our company is Louise Mor. She acts as the primary contact and it is clear that she is managing the WFW team for our benefit. ’

Key clients

  • Alpha Trains
  • Streem Holding
  • ABN AMRO Bank NV
  • Nexrail

Work highlights

Advised Alpha Trains on its €1.3bn debt raise through a combination of rated private placement debt and bank debt under their existing common terms platform, for the refinancing of its existing debt as well as raising additional debt for CapEx and growth.
Advising ABN AMRO Bank N.V in relation to a €50m revolving capex facility (subsequently upsized to €75m).

Practice head

Louise Mor