Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a strong track record in the rail sector, advising on significant rolling stock procurements, leasing arrangements, and fleet re-leasing matters involving both franchised and open-access operators. In addition to its rail work, the team advises aviation sector clients on helicopter and aircraft leasing, subleasing, and cross-border relocations. The practice is led by Russell Clifford, who focuses on rail financing and leasing and has experience across a wide range of financing structures, including structured debt facilities, tax-based and non-tax-based leases, limited recourse financing, asset portfolio transactions, and securitisations. Jason Chamberlain brings extensive rail industry experience, particularly in railway passenger franchising and concessions. Jamie Wiseman-Clarke specialises in rolling stock leasing, procurement, and finance, while Anton Chambers leads the firm’s aviation finance work, focusing on cross-border asset transactions and restructurings.