Ranking tables
Transport: Rail | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Simon Coppen Burges Salmon LLP27 Years Ranked
- Anne HarrisEversheds Sutherland
Band 1
- Brioney Thomas Burges Salmon LLP13 Years Ranked
- Matthew Hanslip-Ward Dentons23 Years Ranked
- Naomi Horton Ashurst21 Years Ranked
- Paul Hirst Addleshaw Goddard LLP12 Years Ranked
- Paul Irving Winckworth Sherwood27 Years Ranked
- Simon Gwynne Addleshaw Goddard LLP24 Years Ranked
- Tammy Samuel Stephenson Harwood LLP14 Years Ranked
- Terry van Poortvliet Ashurst13 Years Ranked
- Agnes KokoEversheds Sutherland
- David RewcastleWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 2
- Clive Smith gunnercooke19 Years Ranked
- Fiona Hobbs Linklaters16 Years Ranked
- Jamie Wiseman-Clarke Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jason Chamberlain Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Bevan A&O Shearman22 Years Ranked
- Robbie Owen Pinsent Masons27 Years Ranked
- Robert Smith DLA Piper UK LLP12 Years Ranked
- Suzanne Tarplee Stephenson Harwood LLP10 Years Ranked
- Tom Johnson Freeths LLP19 Years Ranked
- Paul ColemanWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 3
- Charles J C Ford Hogan Lovells8 Years Ranked
- Chris Simms Burges Salmon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Edward Barratt Osborne Clarke LLP2 Years Ranked
- Graeme McLellan Greenberg Traurig, LLP16 Years Ranked
- Ian Tucker Burges Salmon LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Godley Osborne Clarke LLP1 Years Ranked
- John Williams Herbert Smith Freehills10 Years Ranked
- Mark Elsey Ashurst27 Years Ranked
- Paul Carrington Clifford Chance LLP8 Years Ranked
- Russell Clifford Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP18 Years Ranked
- Kevin BellWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Will SpickettEversheds Sutherland
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Carla Hancock Addleshaw Goddard LLP2 Years Ranked
- Deborah Boddy Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Smith Dentons1 Years Ranked
- Rachael Chapple Ashurst2 Years Ranked
- Rasha Sami Linklaters2 Years Ranked
- Richard Hughes Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Andrew BellEversheds Sutherland
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Simon CoppenBurges Salmon LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Senior Statespeople | 27 Years RankedSimon Coppen has a strong reputation in the sector, with particular expertise in franchising matters. He advises on a multitude of rail matters including contract amendments and regulatory issues, and also has experience of infrastructure modernisation projects.
Band 1
1 Brioney ThomasBurges Salmon LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedHead of the firm's transport team, Brioney Thomas regularly advises on infrastructure and franchising projects. She is also experienced in regulatory matters. Thomas's clients include operators, government authorities and rolling stock manufacturers.1 Matthew Hanslip-WardDentons | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMatthew Hanslip-Ward is a leading individual who has significant experience advising on high-profile franchise bids. He also advises key clients on regulatory and infrastructure delivery matters.1 Naomi HortonAshurst | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedNaomi Horton is a highly regarded practitioner with enviable expertise in the rail industry. She represents key clients in infrastructure projects, rolling stock procurement and commercial contracts. Horton also advises on franchise bids and mobilisation.1 Paul HirstAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedPaul Hirst is head of the transport sector group at the firm and has established an excellent reputation in the market for his expertise in rolling stock procurement and franchising. He also has extensive experience advising on rail infrastructure projects.1 Paul IrvingWinckworth Sherwood | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedPaul Irving is head of the practice and a leading specialist in the sector. He acts for clients on high-profile rail projects and provides strategic advice on planning and authorisation. Irving is particularly noted for his extensive expertise in advising on and drafting legislation.1 Simon GwynneAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedSimon Gwynne has a strong reputation in the market and extensive experience in the rail sector. He regularly advises on rolling stock procurement, financing and leasing. Gwynne's impressive client base includes government bodies and financial institutions.1 Tammy SamuelStephenson Harwood LLP | Head of Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedTammy Samuel, co-head of the rail department, has extensive experience advising an international roster of manufacturers, operators and public bodies on rolling stock procurement and franchising matters. She also has additional expertise in infrastructure development.1 Terry van PoortvlietAshurst | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedTerry van Poortvliet is the head of the rail department at Ashurst. He advises on a plethora of rail matters and has particular expertise in project financing. He also advises on rolling stock procurement and sale and leaseback, as well as rail-related M&A.
Band 2
2 Clive Smithgunnercooke | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedClive Smith of gunnercooke is regarded as an expert on rolling stock matters. He has significant experience advising clients on the procurement, financing and maintenance of rolling stock.2 Fiona HobbsLinklaters | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedFiona Hobbs is experienced in all aspects of rail project development, and has worked with a number of government bodies and financial institutions on significant infrastructure in the UK and abroad. Her practice also includes rolling stock financing, as well as regulatory and rail policy matters.2 Jamie Wiseman-ClarkeBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedJamie 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.2 Jason ChamberlainBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJason 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.2 Jonathan BevanA&O Shearman | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedJonathan Bevan is considered an expert in rail infrastructure and rolling stock matters. He primarily advises lenders and sponsors on high-profile acquisitions, divestments and refinancings.2 Robbie OwenPinsent Masons | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 27 Years RankedRobbie Owen is the head of infrastructure planning at Pinsent Masons. He is a notable expert in the planning and infrastructure space. He has experience working with notable clients on both sides of high-profile rail construction projects. He advises both operators and government bodies, and represents clients who wish to challenge projects that they feel are damaging their business.2 Robert SmithDLA Piper UK LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedRobert Smith has notable expertise in rail rolling stock including procurement, maintenance and contractual disputes. He also has experience advising on franchising and infrastructure matters.2 Suzanne TarpleeStephenson Harwood LLP | Head of Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedSuzanne Tarplee, co-head of the rail department, advises clients in both the public and private sectors. She has notable expertise in rail franchising contracts and rolling stock transactions, as well as regulatory matters and infrastructure work.2 Tom JohnsonFreeths LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedTom Johnson, head of rail at Freeths, is noted for his expertise in rolling stock matters. His practice also includes rail financings and rail-related transactions. Johnson regularly advises financiers, operators and government bodies, among other clients.
Band 3
3 Charles J C FordHogan Lovells | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedCharles Ford of Hogan Lovells advises on cross-border and domestic infrastructure projects, as well as significant rolling stock programmes and transactions.3 Chris SimmsBurges Salmon LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedChris Simms has a strong practice advising prominent private and public clients in the rail space on financial, regulatory and commercial matters.3 Edward BarrattOsborne Clarke LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedEdward Barratt focuses his practice within the rail industry on rolling stock matters. He also advises on issues including franchising, fares and ticketing, as well as the rollout of low carbon technology.3 Graeme McLellanGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedGraeme McLellan has extensive experience in transport and asset finance. He has particular expertise in rail rolling stock matters and regularly advises clients on procurement, financing and complex transactions.3 Ian TuckerBurges Salmon LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedIan Tucker regularly advises government operators and transport companies on procurement matters and contentious issues within the industry.3 Jeremy GodleyOsborne Clarke LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJeremy Godley is recognised for his strength in rail regulatory matters. He is often engaged on significant projects to advise on contractual agreements,.3 John WilliamsHerbert Smith Freehills | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJohn Williams has a wealth of experience in the railway sector. He has extensive experience advising on rolling stock procurement. Williams is additionally experienced in assisting clients with infrastructure projects.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Transport3 Mark ElseyAshurst | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 27 Years RankedMark Elsey has significant experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. His clients include government bodies, local authorities and private companies.3 Paul CarringtonClifford Chance LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedHead of the firm's global rail group, Paul Carrington has developed a strong rail financing practice. He regularly advises on rolling stock matters for lenders and rail companies.3 Russell CliffordBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedRussell 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.
Up and Coming
U Duncan O'ConnorBDB Pitmans LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedDuncan O'Connor is an up-and-coming lawyer adept at advising on large infrastructure projects. He has experience assisting clients with the upgrade and refurbishment of railways.
Associates to watch
- Carla HancockAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedCarla Hancock is a transport specialist who focuses her practice on rail infrastructure schemes, contract management and rolling stock work.
- Deborah BoddyBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedDeborah Boddy is a senior associate noted for her experience handling rolling stock matters, often advising on contracts, bids, financing and company stock acquisitions.
- Jonathan SmithDentons | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedHe has the ability to handle highly complex structures and always manages to find solutions to complex and challenging structures and situations.
- Rachael ChappleAshurst | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedSenior associate Rachael Chapple has considerable experience of the rail industry, having completed a two-year secondment at the Department for Transport. She advises on matters including franchising, rolling stock and financings.
- Rasha SamiLinklaters | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedRasha Sami is a managing associate who focuses her rail practice on advising both public and private sector clients on issues including procurement, financing and regulatory matters.
- Richard HughesGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Transport: Rail2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedRichard Hughes is a senior associate dedicated to the rail sector. He frequently advises on rolling stock procurement matters and financing mandates.