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Why choose our Haulage lawyers?

We have experience dealing with all aspects of road transport regulatory work from advising on the application and variation of Operators Licences, advising on drivers’ hours regulations and dealing with objections to applications for Operators Licences. Our wide range of experience means we know how to overcome any hurdle, improving the service we give to clients.

Our transport regulatory lawyers frequently represent Heavy Goods' Vehicle (HGV) and Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Operators at Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner for various alleged shortcomings to their operations.

We also frequently represent Operators at the Transport Appeal Tribunal when appealing a decision of the Traffic Commissioner.

We also provide advice and representation to companies and employees who face prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service or DVSA for various road transport related offences.

Our specialists offer support, advice and representation for clients in attendance at Police Stations, including representation at PACE interviews. We deal with the prosecuting authorities and provide representation in the criminal courts at all levels for offences ranging from driving without due care and attention, through to death by careless and death by dangerous driving.

Notable deals and highlights
Advising HGV and PVC operators
We have represented numerous HGV and PCV Operators at Public Inquiries, Preliminary Hearings and Transport Appeal Tribunal hearings.
Advising company Directors
Our team has advised company Directors in PACE interviews.
Advising drivers and operators
We have advised drivers/operators in relation to death by dangerous/careless driving prosecutions.
Advising transport operators
We have advised transport operators on applications, renewals and variations of Operators’ Licences.
Advising organisations and individuals
We have appeared on behalf of organisations/individuals in the Coroners’ Court. The audit provided by Fieldfisher is conducted by an experienced road transport lawyer who attends the site, reviews all documentation in relation to the transport operations, speaks with transport managers and operations directors and provides a full written report on the procedures that are in place.
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