With major private and public bodies instructing it, Gowling WLG advises on a diverse spread of matters in the transport sector, including technology, planning, governance, construction and real estate. The firm is especially skilled in rail industry matters, advising on aspects of the HS2 project. The firm is also adept in over station and over track development. Giles Clifford and Dominic Richardson head the practice out of Birmingham. Clifford advises major transport bodies on infrastructure projects across the country, with a specialty in rail-related development work. Richardson adds experience in tender, procurement and construction assistance.
Transport in West Midlands
Gowling WLG
Responsables de la pratique:
Giles Clifford; Dominic Richardson
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Green; Toni Weston
Les références
‘Gowling WLG are highly experienced in advising in respect of all aspects of transport infrastructure, including tube, rail, bus and highways and in respect of both asset protection elements and the delivery of new and altered assets.’
‘Legal advice required often spans different infrastructure modes, and being able to appoint Gowling WLG enables a ‘one stop shop’ for competent and timely advice to be provided.’
‘Giles Clifford asks probing questions to test his understanding and has a strong technical grasp which inspires confidence from his clients and enables agreements his is drafting to be suitably robust.’
Principaux clients
Transport for London
London Underground Ltd
Crossrail Ltd
Docklands Light Railway Ltd
Rail for London Ltd
London Bus Services Ltd
London Borough of Barnet
National Highways
Alstom Transport UK Limited
Bombardier Transportation UK Limited
Birmingham Airport Limited
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for West Midlands
Bedford Borough Council
Arden Cross Consortium
West Midlands Air Ambulance
Arch Co
Tarmac
FP Airports Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised London Borough of Barnet on all rail aspects of the Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration, including construction of the new Brent Cross West Thameslink station, the first major new mainline station in London in over a decade.
- Advised Transport for London on development agreement with Delancey for construction of a new London Underground station entrance as part of the major mixed use redevelopment of the former Elephant & Castle shopping centre site.
- Advised the Council on the development of a new station at Wixams.
Wright Hassall LLP
Based in Leamington Spa, Wright Hassall LLP specialises in public and private sector distribution contracts, joint ventures, procurements and contract incorporation. Peter Maguire is the head of the practice, specialising in contract drafting and negotiation in the logistics and security sectors. Lindsay Ellis and Patrick McCallum are key names in the practice, bolstering the logistics expertise. Buddug Williams joined the firm at the end of 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Peter Maguire
Autres avocats clés:
Lindsay Ellis; Patrick McCallum; Buddug Williams