Dentons is particularly active in complex and high-value rail infrastructure projects, with capabilities extending to the aviation, bus and automotive sectors. The practice is led by Mark Macaulay, with extensive expertise advising public sector bodies, infrastructure owners and private sector contractors on structuring, procuring and delivering transport projects. Project finance lawyer Gareth Tenner is well-versed in procurement for nationally critical projects, while Melanie Martin handles regulatory, merger control and competition litigation matters.
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Key clients
- Network Rail
- Department for Transport
- Sateba Limited
- Voestalpine
- Department for Transport
- Daimler AG
- Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Transport for London
- Network Rail (High Speed) Limited
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- TBR Global Chauffeuring
Work highlights
Acted as retained legal adviser to the Department for Transport on the Inter-City Express Programme.
Acted as principal legal adviser to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and represented it in multiple public inquiries concerning proposed windfarm developments in close proximity to the airport.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Melanie Martin
Practice head
Mark Macaulay
Other key lawyers
Gareth Tenner; Melanie Martin