Dentons’ rail practice draws on a broad team with deep coverage across infrastructure, rolling stock, and regulatory work. Recent instructions reflect the breadth of the team’s experience, with the firm advising on bids for high-profile rail concessions, including the Elizabeth Line, and acting on major infrastructure projects such as Crossrail and HS2. Matthew Hanslip-Ward leads the team as head of rail, leaning upon vast sector knowledge. Hanslip-Ward continues to lead the work advising on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line concession and the major East West Rail project, one of the UK’s largest recent rail developments. Mark Macaulay, based in Glasgow, is another important member of the practice, while Jonathan Smith continues to develop his practice in franchising/concessions and rolling stock matters, contributing to some of the team’s most significant matters.
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