Francis Tyrrell

EXPERTISE

Francis has varied expertise across transport and energy infrastructure consenting and operation.  He spans a number of infrastructure types including ports / marine development, airports, energy generation, urban transit, light and heavy rail, canals and roads.  In relation to infrastructure and more widely he advises on legislative drafting, government affairs / policy development and public law. 

Francis' primary focus is on consents for major infrastructure (development consent orders, Transport and Works Act orders, harbour orders, compulsory purchase orders and local development orders) and the associated issues of environmental and habitats assessment, correct consultation and optioneering. He also advises on all aspects of conventional planning, including local plans and planning obligations.

Following consent, Francis advises on operational matters for the relevant infrastructure (for example: terms and conditions of access, operating concessions, regulatory exemptions, byelaws, permitted development, statutory schemes, challenges to access charges, privatisation, competition advice and sanctions compliance). 

His work includes advising the public and private sector on the powers and correct procedure of public authorities, judicial review / administrative challenge and correct consultation. 

In Parliament he has drafted legislation and briefed peers and MPs in relation to private members Bills or amendments to Government Bills as well as depositing petitions opposing hybrid Bills.