Transport: Rail: Projects & Infrastructure
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 3400 1000Chambers Review
BCLP offers extensive expertise across the full spectrum of rolling stock matters. The team is also adept at advising on planning and authorisation mandates. It routinely acts for operating lessors, financiers and investors in the rail assets market, as well as local government bodies.
Work Highlights
- BCLP advised Angel Trains on a fleet lease to the operator of last resort, TransPennine Trains.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BCLP have extremely knowledgeable staff who know how we work and what we need, and who recognise our timelines."
"BCLP break down the issues and provide sound advice, producing complex drafting to suit."
"BCLP have extremely knowledgeable staff who know how we work and what we need, and who recognise our timelines."
"BCLP break down the issues and provide sound advice, producing complex drafting to suit."
Notable Practitioners
Jamie Wiseman-Clarke has strong expertise in a range of rolling stock issues including leasing, procurement and financing. He has additional expertise in related transactional matters.
"Jamie is particularly good in a crisis or if we're looking for guidance in how we approach certain issues that may arise."
"My experience working with Jamie is only positive, in terms of the service provided, quality of work, timeliness and responsiveness."
Jason Chamberlain has substantial knowledge of the rail sector and regularly advises on rolling stock procurement and leasing. He has additional expertise in advising clients on infrastructure projects.
"He is very resilient, with the patience of a saint."
Russell Clifford is head of the asset finance group at the firm and has extensive experience in the rail sector. He advises clients on rolling stock procurement, leasing and related financing.
"He is particularly good in a crisis, providing guidance in how to approach certain issues that may arise."
Deborah Boddy is a senior associate noted for her experience handling rolling stock matters, often advising on contracts, bids, financing and company stock acquisitions.
"I am always confident that if I have sought advice or clarity, I will receive a comprehensive response."
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