Addleshaw Goddard is a key name in the Yorkshire transport market, with a practice that covers rail, regeneration, aviation, ports, disputes, and regulatory work. The team is especially active on complex infrastructure projects, rolling stock procurements, franchising assessments, and transport-related redevelopment mandates, acting for an impressive roster of public and private sector clients. Paul Hirst is a prominent figure for rail projects, concessions, and rolling stock matters, while Anna Heaton stands out for regeneration work at the intersection of transport and real estate. Carla Hancock is increasingly visible on major project mandates, Ryan Geldart is noted for contentious and procurement-related work, and Jack Harris is building a strong profile across bus franchising and rail instructions.
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Key clients
- Clyde Metro
- Agility Trains
- Prologis Group Companies
- VTG Rail UK Limited
- London Luton Airport Limited
- ScotRail Trains
- Rail Operations Group Limited ("ROG")
- Department for Transport
- High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
- Volkswagen AG
- Greater London Authority / Transport for London
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Hitachi Rail Limited
- MerseyTravel
- Manchester Airport Group
- HS1 Limited
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
- Freightliner Heavy Haul Limited
- SMBC
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Paul Hirst; Anna Heaton
Other key lawyers
Carla Hancock; Ryan Geldart; Jack Harris
