Addleshaw Goddard—Rachel Scott & Simon Gwynne

Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has expanded its renowned global transport practice with the hires of partners Rachel Scott from Womble Bond Dickinson and Simon Gwynne from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Rachel is highly regarded as a rail and central-government contracting specialist with many years' experience advising on rail infrastructure projects, regulated contracts and operating contracts for a range of major infrastructure clients, adding further strength to AG's transport practice.

Simon's work focuses on international and domestic asset finance, with a particular emphasis on rail, aircraft, shipping and other industrial plant and machinery. He has acted extensively for the Department for Transport as well as many lessors, lenders and operators within these sectors.

Paul Hirst, Head of Transport at Addleshaw Goddard, said: 'Rachel and Simon are really exciting hires, coming at a time of major change across the industry, particularly within the rail sector.'

Andrew Maskill, Partner, Asset Financing and Leasing at Addleshaw Goddard, added: 'Simon's arrival will better enable us to support clients in that transition, both domestically and internationally. I'm delighted that we are able to make this step change in our asset finance practice.'