Clyde & Co LLP's sizeable footprint in the transport industry sees it undertake work in the marine, aviation, logistics and motor industries. Although contentious work forms the majority of the firm's mandates, it is also increasingly instructed in non-contentious matters (particularly in the logistics arena). The team particularly stands out in the marine sector, where areas of expertise include disputes over collisions, cargo claims, yacht claims and recoveries, product liability and personal injury/fatal accidents. Elsewhere, in the logistics industry, the firm advises clients on matters connected with transportation, warehousing, and customs and excise, among other areas. Emma Rice leads the marine and international trade team, which includes senior associate Liz Watton. Robert Muttock is an expert in marine personal injury. Mark Hemsted and Craig Rooney manage the motor and aviation teams respectively.

DLA Piper is heavily involved in transport and infrastructure projects, with its multidisciplinary team acting for public and private sector clients on matters related to air, rail, road and shipping transportation. The practice has a strong record in construction claims and PFI/PPP disputes. In addition, other areas of activity concern asset finance, IT procurement, outsourcing and smart ticketing. Team head Liam Cowell concentrates on infrastructure and project finance transactions, and has extensive experience of handling complex and innovative projects. David Moss is now a consultant.

DWF's practice in the North West is part of a larger international transport group that acts for government and private sector clients in the automotive, rail, maritime, aviation, logistics and retail industries. With the firm having a strong insurance offering in the North West, it is seen as a first port of call in related transport and motor claims. In addition, it provides support on regulatory, corporate and finance matters, among others. Vikki Woodfine specialises in transport regulatory and health and safety issues. Joanne Witheford has been leading the team's expansion into European markets. Nigel Teasdale leads the motor and fraud team, which handles both volume and high-value, complex defendant work for insurers.

Hill Dickinson LLP‘s cargo and logistics team advises marine insurers and intermediaries, domestic and global logistics operators, and corporate and institutional clients. The team offers a full range of dispute resolution and risk and crisis management services. Practice head Adrian Marsh is noted for his experience in marine insurance, logistics and international trade. Caroline Bridge has specialist expertise in drafting and advising on agreements for the logistics industry. Richard Allingham specialises in litigation arising from the international and domestic carriage of goods by road, sea, air and rail.

Addleshaw Goddard offers strong coverage across all areas of transport. It is a major name in relation to rail franchising/concessions; in 2020, highlights included advising the Department of Transport on the roll-out of the emergency measures franchise arrangements for the West Midlands, Chiltern and West Coast Partnership franchises, as well as the replacement emergency recovery measures agreements for those franchises. Also notable is that the firm is seen as a first port of call in station development programmes. Elsewhere, outside of the rail industry, the firm is increasingly active in urban transit schemes that relate to the bus market, and the firm has a growing airports practice. In addition, it is increasingly prominent in the electric vehicles sector. The freight and logistics sector is also seen as another key area of growth. Michael Rainey, Sara Gilmore and legal director Ursula Gould are among the names to note at the firm.

BLM's transport practice, which is spread between the Manchester and Liverpool offices, has a particular focus on contentious matters. The scope of its work in this space includes personal injury cases, commercial claims, regulatory prosecutions, public inquiries, inquests, fraud cases and health and safety matters. The practice offers broad sector coverage, with expertise in the coach, rail, tram, air and haulage sectors. Ruth Graham leads the transport team.

Aaron & Partners LLP handles a wide ambit of mandates for transport operators. Although the firm is particularly known for its regulatory work, it also advises on commercial matters. and assists with drafting and litigating warehousing contracts. In addition, it acts for clients on the acquisition, disposal and financing of transport businesses. David Harries  heads up the regulatory sub-team, which provides strategic compliance advice and represents clients at public inquiries. Tim Culpin leads the practice.