Addleshaw Goddard act for a client base consisting of ports and terminals and rail and aviation operators, assisting with subsea infrastructure, transport planning and rail procurement mandates. Ed Watt is noted for his commercial shipping expertise, while Suzanne Moir is equipped to handle major transport projects. Carrie Armstrong provides real estate and strategic advice in the maritime and ports sector. Ian Le Pelley excels in port and logistics, specialising in acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and projects. Sophie Black leads on aviation, aerospace and defence matters for infrastructure owners, sponsors and investors. Chloe Oakshett is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious shipping matters.
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Testimonials
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- Daniel McKinney is the main individual we have worked with from the Scottish transport practice. He has good rail sector knowledge and is always enthusiastic and easy to deal with.
- High-quality practical advice with deep sector knowledge.
- Strong experience in new build ship contracts.
- Ed Watt is very experienced and understands us very well.
Key clients
- Aberdeen City Council
- Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
- British-American Tobacco
- Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
- Caledonian Sleeper Limited
- Caspian Marine Services
- Clackmannanshire Council
- Clyde Metro/Strathclyde Transport Partnership
- Department for Transport
- Dogger Bank "B" Offshore Wind Farm
- DP World
- Edinburgh Airport
- Forth Ports Limited
- Highlands And Islands Airports Limited
- Irish Mainport Holdings
- Red Sea Gateway Terminal
- ScotRail Trains Limited
- Strawson Holdings Limited
- Westcon Yards As
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Leading associates
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Chloe Oakshett
Practice head
Ed Watt; Suzanne Moir; Sarah Baillie; Carrie Armstrong; Ian Le Pelley; Sophie Black
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