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Road Transport Law

Expert legal advice for the transport sector

With decades of experience, our legal team provides practical, results-focused advice to keep your transport business compliant and operational, no matter the challenges you face.

As specialists in transport law, we handle operator licensing, compliance issues, public inquiries, driver conduct hearings and appeals in the Upper Tribunal. Our proactive approach ensures legal risks are mitigated, so your business can avoid costly disruptions. Whether it’s a public inquiry or general regulatory advice, we provide expert solutions to support your operations.

Public Inquiries

Public Inquiries

Facing a Public Inquiry? Early expert advice is essential. As the UK’s leading road transport law specialists, we help you navigate the process and protect your business.

O-Licence Applications and Variations

O-Licence Applications and Variations

Our team assists with applying for or varying operator licences, ensuring compliance with regulations and streamlining the process to avoid delays or complications.

Preliminary Hearings & Senior Team Leader Meetings

Preliminary Hearings & Senior Team Leader Meetings

We assist operators in navigating preliminary hearings and senior team leader meetings, offering tailored support to resolve compliance issues and prevent escalation to public inquiry.

Driver Conduct Hearings

Driver Conduct Hearings

Our team supports drivers in conduct hearings, ensuring fair representation and addressing issues that could jeopardise their professional licence.

Traffic Commissioner Appeals

Traffic Commissioner Appeals

Backhouse Jones is the top firm for Traffic Commissioner representation, ensuring future compliance and avoiding repeat issues.

DVSA & Police Investigations/Prosecutions

DVSA & Police Investigations/Prosecutions

Backhouse Jones provides expert legal support for road traffic offences, from speeding and tachograph breaches to serious accidents. Early advice, especially before a PACE interview, is essential. We also assist with international prosecutions and unfair roadside deposits.

Health & Safety Investigations / Prosecutions

Health & Safety Investigations / Prosecutions

Backhouse Jones guides commercial vehicle operators through Health & Safety Executive investigations and prosecutions, from vehicle use to site safety. With rising fines, seek advice immediately after an accident. Let us be your backbone.

Health & Safety Investigations / Prosecutions

Environment Agency / Animal Welfare

With the growth of waste, recycling, and animal transportation in the sector, investigations by the Environment Agency and welfare-related prosecutions are rising. Backhouse Jones offers decades of experience guiding clients through investigations, interviews, and court proceeding.

Our Team

James Backhouse

James Backhouse

Legal Director - Head of Backhouse Jones

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Jonathon Backhouse

Jonathon Backhouse

Legal Director - Head of Backhouse Jones

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Steven Meyerhoff

Steven Meyerhoff

Legal Director – Head of Backhouse Jones

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Mark Davies

Mark Davies

Legal Director – Head of Backhouse Jones

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Laura Campbell

Laura Campbell

Associate

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Lucy Grainger

Lucy Grainger

Associate

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Amy Smith

Amy Smith

Senior Associate

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John Heaton

John Heaton

Consultant Solicitor

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Heather Bell

Heather Bell

Paralegal

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Lauren Rigby

Lauren Rigby

Paralegal

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Jenna Lee

Jenna Lee

Paralegal

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“A market leading practice with specialist expertise across the full spectrum of road regulatory matters, including representing operators in public inquiries and prosecutions.”

(Chambers & Partners)

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