Winckworth Sherwood LLP has a solid reputation for its advice on the planning, promotion and statutory authorisations for major rail projects. The able team is skilled at advising the key players in the UK rail sector on the promotion of major railway infrastructure and tramway schemes. The group is well-equipped to advise on diverse matters such as compulsory purchase and compensation, environmental impact assessments, and related property matters. Practice head Paul Irving specialises in advising on, and drafting, legislation relating to railways.
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Clients clés
- Secretary of State for Transport and HS2 Ltd
- Midland Main Line Electrification and Enhancement
- Network Rail
- West Midlands Combined Authority (formerly Centro)
Points forts
- Advising the Department of Transport and HS2 Ltd on the promotion of the Bill to construct and operate the proposed high speed railway between London and Birmingham.
- Providing property services for Secretary of State and HS2 Ltd.
- Advised Rother Valley Railway Limited (RVRL) on its application for an order under the Transport and Works Act to authorise the construction of a new railway and the maintenance of two existing stretches of railway along the historic route of a former railway branch line in the High Weald AONB.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Responsable de la pratique
Paul Irving