Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its leading railway expertise, which it leverages in a range of high-profile transport disputes and projects across the UK. Freight and logistics are growth areas for the team, with a particular focus on sustainable supply chains. Team head Sara Gilmore has provided extensive advice on bus reform, including significant bus franchising assessments, as well as procurement and support services contracts. From day-to-day queries to complex regulatory and project concerns, co-head Michael Rainey offers in-depth expertise in procurement within the sector. Ursula Gould is adept with rail infrastructure projects and complex contracts, while Clare Dwyer and Paul Rowley assist with contentious transport issues.

Aviation, logistics, and motor disputes are all hallmarks of Clyde & Co‘s dynamic transport practice. As a pre-eminent marine firm, the group has expertise in cargo, transport liability, personal injury, and yacht claims, frequently acting in defence of leading insurers and operators. Co-chair Emma Rice is a trusted adviser to multinational logistics insurers in litigation and arbitration. Fellow co-chair Robert Muttock is well acquainted with the complexities of high-value liability claims involving catastrophic injuries. On the aviation side, co-chair Craig Rooney advises airlines and insurers on litigation relating to major losses, subrogated actions, property damage, and personal injury. Liz Watton handles liability matters before the English Admiralty and Commercial Courts.

DWF‘s robust transport team is highly respected for its expertise in health and safety regulation, with extensive experience in investigations conducted by various agencies. The group also has in-depth compliance expertise, covering public inquiries, licence applications, and bespoke training programmes. Co-chair Vikki Woodfine is a trusted adviser to some of the UK’s largest fleet operators, renowned for her exemplary transport regulatory expertise. Fellow co-chair Joanne Witheford has acted in marine criminal investigations and prosecutions involving vessel collisions and incidents. Neena Sharma’s practice covers all aspects of motor crime, including serious accidents and fatalities.

Hill Dickinson LLP continues to support leading clients across the marine insurance, cargo, logistics, and warehousing industries. The team’s strong client base is primarily composed of marine insurers and intermediaries, domestic and global logistics operators, and corporate and institutional clients that rely on logistical services and agreements. Adrian Marsh leads the team and is highly regarded for his adept handling of both contentious and non-contentious logistics and shipping matters. Co-head Tom Turner works closely with the team from London. Richard Allingham’s busy practice focuses on litigation arising from the transportation of goods, while Caroline Bridge is a key figure in drafting and advising on complex service agreements.

Pinsent Masons LLP seamlessly blend construction and infrastructure expertise with a deep understanding of the transport and logistics sector. The firm is a trusted adviser to leading contractors, employers, consultants, sponsors, and investors on major UK transport projects. Its strength in railway and road developments has secured several high-profile panel appointments. Co-chair Mark Job brings over 30 years of experience in major infrastructure and energy projects, while fellow co-chair Michael Hopkins is widely respected for his expertise in enforcing and resisting adjudicators’ decisions. Laura Tetlow recently departed from the team. Graham Alty is a talented project and construction lawyer.

Backhouse Jones is a leading road transport firm, widely trusted by haulage operators, logistics businesses, bus operators, and trade associations. Team head Mark Davies has extensive experience handling high-profile cases, representing clients facing serious charges in the Crown Court and public inquiries before the Traffic Commissioner. James Backhouse has advised on cases at every level of the UK judicial system, including judicial reviews related to concessionary fare reimbursement. Jonathon Backhouse maintains a dynamic practice, specialising in public inquiries and Crown Court cases involving fatalities, smuggling, and excise prosecutions.

Dyne Solicitors Limited boasts a strong track record in operator licensing public inquiries, representing both national and international companies. Criminal defence work remains a cornerstone of the practice, with a growing number of instructions from abnormal load and mobile crane operators. Co-head Jared Dunbar, who represents hauliers across the UK and Ireland, brings extensive experience in operator licensing, public inquiries, and defending DVSA prosecutions. John Dyne, also co-chair, leverages his expertise in environmental law to provide invaluable advice to clients in the waste collection and haulage sectors.

JMW Solicitors LLP is a prominent player in the haulage, coach, and bus sectors, advising a diverse client base that includes SMEs, major domestic companies, haulage operators, and trade associations. Co-chair Laura Hadzik is a recognised specialist in bus reliability and punctuality matters, while fellow co-chair Scott Bell brings niche expertise in operator licensing, particularly in the context of business restructuring, insolvency, and acquisitions. Patrick Boyers plays a key role in the team’s litigation practice, regularly defending prosecutions brought by the police and the DVSA.