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Addleshaw Goddard (AG) joins the Rail Working Group

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has joined rail industry association, Rail Working Group (RWG) the not-for-profit rail industry association which is helping to facilitate the financing of much needed new train fleets globally.

The (RWG) was established to represent the position of the rail industry relating to the adoption and implementation of the 2007 Luxembourg Rail Protocol – a global treaty to create a worldwide legal framework to enable and support private sector investment in railway rolling stock. It has a growing worldwide membership of key rail stakeholders including rail operators, rolling stock owners and operators, manufacturers and professional services organisations.

The specialist rail team at AG advises clients across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, advising public and private sector clients on a wide variety of railway schemes including the development of new railways, passenger concessions, rolling stock leases, ticketing and fares, rail freight and railway regulations.

AG is ranked Tier 1 by Chambers UK for ‘Rail Projects and Infrastructure’ and for ‘Rail Rolling Stock’. The firm is also ranked Tier 1 for ‘Rail’ by the Legal 500 Directory. With more than 200 lawyers working on transport projects globally, they have exceptionally deep knowledge across all aspects of the Transport Sector, bringing together specialist lawyers from across our international offices to deliver advice on issues ranging from the ‘day-to-day’ through to the very largest projects.

The team at AG understands the pressure to perform in the most challenging conditions and has extensive experience across providing practical and pragmatic advice to clients ranging from governments to operators. This expertise and breadth of experience positions us to support our clients on all of their requirements across the globe.