Addleshaw Goddard

Recommended for its expertise in transformative transport reform and infrastructure programmes, the transport team at Addleshaw Goddard combines rail franchising and procurement expertise with knowledge of major urban transit, freight logistics and aviation mandates. The group routinely acts for central government, combined authorities and transport authorities, alongside rail operators, infrastructure owners, freight businesses, airports and airlines. Heading up the group, Paul Hirst draws on longstanding rail experience, placing him as a key port of call for government and private sector clients on transport infrastructure projects. Adept in bus reform and franchising is Sara Gilmore, while Michael Rainey is well versed in giving transport-related commercial and procurement advice, and Lee Hughes handles a range of regulatory crime cases, including road traffic incidents. Samantha Haigh, Ursula Gould and Clare Dwyer are other key members of the group.