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At Rothera Dowson, Anton Balkitis has ‘first-class knowledge of the industry’, and Lucy Wood has ‘great attention to detail’; both are ‘excellent’. Balkitis’ team handles transport and road regulatory matters for haulage, bus, and coach operators, as well as public inquiries and prosecutions. International clients include Norbert Dentressangle and the Travis Perkins Group. In 2011, the team successfully appealed a driving ban sentence for a T Wainwright Haulage driver, reducing the ban to three months.

Though it does not have a standalone transport department, Browne Jacobson LLP handles transport matters for a range of clients including Avon Cosmetics, Fresh Direct and Delifrance. Caroline Green has ‘extensive knowledge of operating procedures’.

Cartwright King has in-house barrister and advocacy expertise on the defence side. Andrew Brammer is the key contact.

In 2011, Freeth Cartwright LLP’s Chris Freeston advised on a £15m contract for the acquisition of coaches. Clients include National Express and Nightfreight.

Geldards LLP handles rail-related matters, such as privatisation advice and rail access agreements.

At Nelsons Solicitors Limited, Michelle Craven has a longstanding relationship with Bombardier Transportation (Rolling Stock).

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