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Over 200 years of Backhouse Jones

As transport operators cast around for legal advice following the introduction of the very first Road Transport Act in 1930, lawyers named Backhouse were on hand to provide business back up. The firm has been a constant companion of the industry ever since.

In 1999 the firm rebranded as Backhouse Jones and set about developing a unique sector focused law firm providing truly industry specific expertise through the lofty ideal of creating a superior service that will not compromise on performance.

BACK in 1819

Fast forward twenty years, and just as the Routemaster bus is as iconic to London as Big Ben, Backhouse Jones has become equally synonymous with legal advice for the transport industry and just as distinctive. Our unique focus on this sector explains why we advise many of the UK’s leading bus (PCV) and haulage (HGV) operators, alongside numerous smaller, family-owned enterprises.

The company is regularly appointed to advise key trade associations and their members, including the CPT, RHA, Logistics UK, BAR, and IRTE. The Independent Chambers Guide describes Backhouse Jones as a “market-leading practice with specialist expertise across the full spectrum of road regulatory matters.”

By concentrating exclusively on the road transport industry, Backhouse Jones delivers a bespoke service finely tailored to the needs of logistics. As a result of our industry-specific expertise, clients don’t need to start their consultation by explaining the basics, such as what an operator’s licence, PG9, or OCRS is. With a wealth of first-hand experience, Backhouse Jones understands each client’s needs and, through this focused strategy, provides operators with a clear commercial advantage.

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