<p>Chris joined Porterbrook as General Counsel and Company Secretary in 2018 from Shoosmiths where he led their rail team for 10 years. </p>
<p>Chris has been heavily involved in the rail industry for over 20 years. He started his career at as a banking and finance lawyer at Norton Rose. He moved to Blake Lapthorn in 1994 where he acted for two British Rail divisions in relation to their privatisation, vesting and franchising arrangements. Post privatisation he has acted for train operating companies (passenger and freight), manufacturers and lessors in relation to a wide range of projects including in relation to franchising, leasing, procurement, construction, engineering and infrastructure projects (including PFI projects). </p>