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Transport Solicitors for your Business

Transport Solicitors Anton Balkitis and Chris Powell can provide legal expertise and representation across a wide range of Transport matters including, Tachograph Offences, Good Vehicles & Operator Licences, Driver Conduct Hearings, Customs Seizures and much more. Call one of our Transport Solicitors.

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Specialist Road Transport Lawyers for Your Business

At Rotheras we have provided legal services to the road transport law industry for almost 80 years and are acknowledged to be a leading practice in this field. Our contacts in the industry, our links with the major trade associations, and our heritage all combine to make us an excellent choice.

We offer free initial consultations and fixed fees. Call us on 0115 910 6218 to speak with one of our transport lawyers, or email us at transportlaw@rotheras.co.uk

Our Clients:

At Rotheras, our specialist transport lawyers have years of experience representing businesses and individuals from every sector of the transport industry. Clients of the firm include:

Leading multinational haulage and logistics companies
Goods vehicle and PSV operator licence holders
Standard national, standard international, and restricted operator licence holders
Private hire and taxi companies
Transport Managers and fleet managers
Professional drivers
Freight forwarders

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We are honest and transparent about fees and timescales involved.

We offer a full spectrum of business services, meaning we can draw on the experience of our specialists within our commercial departments to provide you with comprehensive advice that addresses all your legal queries.

Areas of expertise

Our specialist transport solicitors are experts in this complex area of law. We can advise you on all road transport and regulatory matters. Our areas of expertise include:

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Regulatory and Enforcement

Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry

We understand how damaging a Public Inquiry can be to your business, your reputation and your peace of mind. Our specialist Public Inquiry lawyers can help.

Tachograph and Drivers Hours’ Prosecution

If tachograph or drivers’ hours offences are discovered in the course of a DVSA investigation into your business, the implications can be serious.

DVSA Investigations and Proseuctions

At Rotheras, our transport and regulatory lawyers have years of experience representing transport businesses and individuals undergoing regulatory investigation and prosecution by the DVSA.

Driver Conduct Hearings

If the Commissioner has concerns over your conduct, they may call you to a driver conduct hearing.

Operators Licensing Specialist Advice

Applying for an Operator’s Licence

Applying for a new operator’s licence can be a frustrating process. Applicants often find they have to deal with many requests for further information from the Central Licensing Office.

Community Transport Permits

Section 19 and section 22 not-for profit community transport permits provide a vital public service to communities. But it can be difficult to know whether a passenger transport business is eligible to hold permits.

Commercial, Employment and Debt Recovery

Transport Terms & Conditions

Terms and conditions govern almost all business relationships in the transport and logistics sector.

Buying or Selling a Transport Business

Whatever your reason for buying or selling assets in a transport business, we are on hand to provide support and practical legal advice.

Transport Contracts & Agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements underpin almost all business relationships in the transport and logistics sector.

Employment Law for Transport Businesses

Our experienced transport-sector employment team can advise on any employment law matter affecting your business.

International Transport Law

We are members of the International Road Transport Union’s Legal Assistance Network and regularly advise European clients on all road transport and cross border matters including:

Clandestine Entrants and Migrant Stowaways

If the UK Border Force or Customs discovers migrants in one of your vehicles, you may face a heavy fine. Our transport lawyers can help.

Challenging London Low Emission Zone Penalties

At Rotheras we act for European transport companies seeking to appeal London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) penalty charge notices.

Reclaiming Seized Vehicles, Trucks & Loads

Our specialist UK transport lawyers have years of experience in reclaiming trucks and loads seized by the UK Border Force, HMRC and police.

Border Force and HMRC Customs Seizures

Having your imported goods seized at UK customs can be highly damaging for any business. Not only can it be very costly and stressful, but it can also undermine your reputation among your customers, suppliers and carriers.

“Our experienced and specialist team represent clients nationally on a day-to-day basis”

Anton Balkitis
Head of Transport

Transport Team

Anton Balkitis

a.balkitis@rotheras.co.uk

Anton Balkitis leads the Transport Law team and is a nationally recognised Transport and Motoring Law specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors.

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Olivia Maginn

o.maginn@rotheras.co.uk

Olivia Maginn is a transport and motoring law specialist at Nottingham based law firm Rotheras Solicitors.

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Chris Powell

c.powell@rotheras.co.uk

Chris Powell is an associate solicitor at Rotheras, specialising in road transport law and motorist defence. He advises and represents haulage and PSV operator licence holders and drivers on all road transport regulatory matters.

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