DLA Piper advises public and private‑sector clients across a range of rail matters, offering commercial, regulatory and PPP expertise, acting on nationally significant projects, including HS1 and HS2. Recent work also includes advising government‑owned rail operators on franchising reform and operational issues arising from the transition to public ownership. Birmingham-based Howard Bassford leads the firm’s rail projects practice, while Leeds‑based Robert Smith contributes PPP and regeneration expertise to the team.
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Robert Smith; Howard Bassford