Paul Hirst

Paul Hirst is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in the transport sector, currently serving as the Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Transport Committee since April 2019. Additionally, Paul has been a Partner and head of the Transport Sector Group at Addleshaw Goddard since August 2014. Prior experience includes serving as Partner and Head of Rail at DLA Piper from May 2003 to May 2014, and as an Associate at Simmons & Simmons from September 1996 to April 2003. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and European Law from the University of Nottingham, obtained between 1991 and 1995.