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Rail
Transforming the rail industry
From high-speed rail to greener transport, we help clients navigate regulation, unlock investment and deliver complex rail projects with confidence
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Solving real-world challenges in rail infrastructure
Privatisation, high-speed rail projects, and the transition to renewable energy are all transforming the UK rail industry. Clients face complex challenges, including regulatory compliance, infrastructure development, and the need for innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
We understand these intricacies of the rail industry and have a proven track record of supporting clients through landmark projects, including Crossrail. Our multi-disciplinary team – which has more than 30 years’ experience in the sector – offers market-leading legal expertise across all aspects of the rail sector, including real estate, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, banking and finance, tax, and regulation.
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The Shoosmiths rail team offers us comprehensive legal services across all facets of the rail industry—real estate, dispute resolution, corporate, commercial, banking, tax, and regulatory matters. Their work spans high-speed rail, electrification, and the transition to renewable energy. They have over 30 years of experience working within the rail environment.
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Employment law implications of the train driver age change
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Domestic train drivers' minimum age lowered from 20 to 18.
Our leaders in rail
Our team brings sharp legal insight and deep industry fluency to help mobility, logistics and manufacturing clients move fast, stay compliant, and lead change.
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