Praised for its 'wide-ranging' expertise in the rail industry, Addleshaw Goddard's Manchester based practice acts for a diverse array of clients, notably including the Department for Transport, Merseysidetravel, and the West Midlands Combined Authority. Paul Hirst co-heads the practice from Leeds, and is known for his longstanding specialism in transport infrastructure projects, often advising clients on rolling stock procurements and operating concessions. Sara Gilmore is noted for her deep knowledge of bus franchising and regulatory issues, and  Michael Rainey, who leads the firm’s public procurement group, is well-versed in matters concerning transport procurement, including rail franchising and passenger service contracts. Ursula Gould has a wealth of knowledge in the negotiation of agreements and the drafting of contracts relating to transport projects, including and tram operation agreements and new railway station projects.

Clyde & Co houses a broad team, best known for its vast experience in the handling of transport related personal injury claims, cargo claims, and mandates concerning marinas and ports. Leading the Manchester group, maritime insurance expert Emma Rice handles a broad array of logistics matters involving ports and terminals for both insurers and policy holders, while practice co-head Robert Muttock is known for his expansive knowledge of international claims concerning marine and travel accidents. Co-head and aviation specialist Craig Rooney divides his time between Manchester and London, routinely advising clients on air accidents, with a strong focus on mandates involving EU consumer rights. Liz Watton is well-versed in handling shipping and transport claims involving the international carriage of goods and charterparty claims, often appearing before the English Admiralty and commercial courts.

Leveraging its national network, the team at DLA Piper handles the full spectrum of transport related infrastructure projects for its varied client base, which notably includes Transport for the North, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Highways England. Practice head Liam Cowell is noted for his extensive expertise in international transport projects, particularly in relation to operational issues and project financing transactions. Contentious construction specialist Paul Giles handles a broad array of transport and infrastructure related disputes, acting for employers and contractors. Lee Brierley leads the firm’s technology and outsourcing practice, and is noted for his strong focus on smart ticketing projects, while asset finance expert Rebecca Williams advises clients on a range of transactions concerning transport assets.

The 'very capable' Manchester based team at DWF assists clients with a wide variety of mandates concerning clandestine entrants, corporate and commercial transactions, and the transportation of hazardous waste and substances. Practice co-head Vikki Woodfine acts for a range of fleet operators, utilising her deep knowledge of internal management and operator license structures, in addition to acting for clients in corporate manslaughter cases and fatal incident investigations. Co-head Joanne Witheford is noted for her broad regulatory experience within the transport sector, often representing companies in health and safety, police, and local authority investigations and criminal prosecutions. 'Very safe and reliable pair of hands' Neena Sharma divides her time between Manchester and Leeds, having joined the group in April 2023 from Keoghs LLP. Sharma contributes her longstanding expertise in motor crime cases concerning death by dangerous driving and Smart motorway related fatalities.

Adrian Marsh leads the team at Hill Dickinson LLP, which is known for its strong focus on the cargo and logistics sector. Praised for its ‘unrivalled‘ expertise, the ‘knowledgeable, flexible and attentive‘ team assists clients with a broad array of mandates, including standard trading conditions, and supply chain issues and agreements. Marsh stands out due to his longstanding experience in marine, logistics, and shipping insurance coverage disputes, routinely acting for international trade clients, and Caroline Bridge has deep knowledge of claims concerning freight forwarder and warehouse operator liability claims. Richard Allingham is particularly adept at handling subrogated recovery claims for international logistics providers and insurers, while Edward Locke is noted for his vast expertise in requests for restorations, clandestine entry, and both import and export related border force and customs issues.

Praised for providing ‘clear, pragmatic, commercially astute‘ advice, Pinsent Masons LLP handles a range of domestic and international rail projects, and is notably advising on the Design Build Finance Operate project, which intends to upgrade and widen the M25. Co-head of the Manchester group Mark Job also leads the firm’s transactional construction team, and is known for his expansive knowledge of major road and rail infrastructure projects, and co-head Michael Hopkins is recommended for his longstanding experience in mediation within construction. Graham Alty maintains his strong track record in nuclear energy and metrolink projects, while Laura Tetlow stands out due to her strong expertise in transactions involving railway and road construction projects.

In Clitheroe, Backhouse Jones is noted for its specialism in the road transport sector, often assisting haulage, bus, and coach operators. Mark Davies heads the practice, and is particularly adept at acting in public inquiries concerning bus reliability and drivers’ hours, in addition to health and safety investigations. Jonathon Backhouse routinely handles transport related crime cases concerning death by dangerous driving, while James Backhouse often appears before the Traffic Commissioner and the Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber. Notably having represented the Road Haulage Association and the British Association of Removers, Steven Meyerhoff is known for his broad knowledge of competition litigation and commercial disputes.

Jared Dunbar and John Dyne co-lead the Chester based group at Dyne Solicitors Limited, which is known for its specialism road transport issues. Praised by clients for his ‘outstanding‘ and ‘forensic‘ attention to detail, Dunbar is noted for his vast knowledge of operator licensing issues, defence DVSA prosecutions, and public inquiries. On the other hand, Dyne is a regulatory expert with a ‘vast array of knowledge‘ of waste collection and haulage within the transport sector, and the movement of abnormal indivisible loads.

JMW Solicitors LLP houses a growing practice known for acting in appeals against Traffic Commissioner decisions and public inquiries. Having joined the firm in October 2023 from Backhouse Jones, the 'wonderful technical' Laura Hadzik and the 'highly knowledgeable and skilled' Scott Bell act as joint practice heads. Hadzik is a regulatory expert who routinely represents clients in cases concerning breaches of Bus Open Data Service (BODS) requirements, while Bell is noted for his deep knowledge of operator licensing in relation to corporate transactions and insolvency issues. Patrick Boyers is well-versed in matters concerning public transport policy, and notable handles prosecutions against e-bike vendors brought by the DVSA.

The 'exceptionally talented' Liverpool based team at Keoghs LLP handles a broad array of transport related personal injury, and health and safety issues, in addition to matters concerning operating licenses. Practice head Nerys Parry is known for her expert knowledge of fleet outsourced claims management, with particular emphasis on risk management issues. Motor claims specialist Graham Lynch is particularly adept at handling cases involving catastrophic injury and fatality.