When Head of Legal and Insurance at Transport for Wales, Jason was involved in the £1bn-plus Core Valley Lines transformation, supporting the upgrade of rail infrastructure, the introduction of modern rolling stock and the electrification of valley-line services. He also advised on the delivery of Cardiff and Porth Bus Interchanges.
Led legal and governance work for the creation of a fibre telecoms subsidiary to commercialise spare capacity in fibre signalling assets, and for the acquisition of Pullman Rail Limited to enhance operational capacity at Transport for Wales.
Negotiated commercial terms for a 15-year hydrogen supply contract for Wales’s first hydrogen bus fleet.
Played a lead role in the transfer of passenger rail operations into public ownership and ensured regulatory compliance for major asset transfers.
Negotiated international semiconductor supply agreements and led legal work on funding via a new Cardiff Capital Region City Deal and the construction of a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor manufacturing facility while at IQE plc.
Acted as legal lead and company secretary for a £95 million accelerated bookbuild share placing to fund R&D and capital expenditure at IQE plc.
Drafted and negotiated construction and energy project contracts for developers, utilities, funders and equity investors using NEC, JCT, FIDIC and bespoke forms.
Resolved commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
Oversaw investigations by regulators such as the Financial Conduct Authority, Office of Rail and Road, and Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
Supported clients including Network Rail, EDF, Amazon, Welsh Government and British Gas during his time at Eversheds.
