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Agnes Koko

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Agnes is a Partner and an experienced railway lawyer.

Her work involves advising on all types of commercial contracts in the regulated rail sector (in the UK and the international markets) including GB rail franchise agreements, concession agreements in the international market (including PPPs and DBFOM structures), rolling stock procurement contracts (including leases and maintenance contracts), regulated access agreements and agreements relating to infrastructure enhancements.  She is held in high regard by her clients for her wealth of experience in the rail industry.

Agnes started her legal career at the Office of Passenger Rail Franchising the UK Government Agency responsible for the privatization of the British Railway industry. Since joining Eversheds Sutherland in 2003 Agnes has advised public and private sector clients on rail infrastructure projects. As a highly regarded rail lawyer, Agnes assists clients in structuring their rail projects including consideration of the risk allocation between the public and private sector parties.

Recent client feedback is that Agnes is excellent and one of the best minds in the railway industry. “She provides clear advice, making sure the Client understands the contractual position and provided options to make sure the Client gets the best commercial outcome. During difficult negotiations, Agnes presents positions that give the other party little room for maneuver, but also holds her client to account where she feels the client is being unreasonable.”

Her recent experience includes advising:

  • the UK Department for Transport on several Emergency Measures Agreements and Emergency Measures Recovery Agreements required to be put in place due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the railway operators, including all rolling stock aspects of the project
  • the UK Department for Transport on the transfer of railway operations from London South Eastern Railway Limited to the Government appointed Operator of last resort. Agnes has also been the lead lawyer on all “operator of last resort” interventions undertaken in Great Britain, including the transfer of the Northern Franchise from Arriva Rail North to Northern Trai Limited
  • the UK Department for Transport on the Chiltern national rail concession agreement
  • Roads & Transport Authority of Dubai on procuring an operator and maintainer for Dubai Metro and an operator for Dubai Tram, including a ground-up contract design and negotiation through to implementation
  • Light Rail Manilla Corporation, the metro operator in Manilla  regarding its procurement of new light rail Vehicles
  • Deutsche Bahn on a series on international projects including California High-Speed Rail, AlHaramain High-speed rail, Makkah Metro, Doha Metro/Lusail Tram
  • a consortium in relation to its bid to be an Asset Co for the Singapore Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail
  • a consortium regarding I bid to operate and maintain the Toronto RER Go Transit system
  • Chambers UK 2022 (Band 2)
  • Leading Individual in Legal 500
  • Ranked in Chambers UK 2019
  • LLB (Honours) Law - 1986 to 1992
  • LLM (Distinction) Company and Commercial Law (University College London) - 1999
Agnes Koko

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Agnes Koko

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