Backhouse Jones is a leading road transport firm, widely trusted by haulage operators, logistics businesses, bus operators, and trade associations. Team head Mark Davies has extensive experience handling high-profile cases, representing clients facing serious charges in the Crown Court and public inquiries before the Traffic Commissioner. James Backhouse has advised on cases at every level of the UK judicial system, including judicial reviews related to concessionary fare reimbursement. Jonathon Backhouse maintains a dynamic practice, specialising in public inquiries and Crown Court cases involving fatalities, smuggling, and excise prosecutions.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Excellent knowledge and experience.’
- ‘Mark Davies – excellent communicator, strong sector knowledge, and a commercial outlook.’
- ‘Good communication and expertise across the team.'
- ‘We have worked with Jonathon Backhouse for a number of years. His professionalism, wealth of knowledge, and willingness to help are second to none.'
- ‘The team are the go-to experts in the transport sector. They are a fantastic team to work with, possessing great strength in depth, and they are all extremely capable.’
- ‘Their knowledge and connections in transport make them the obvious choice for legal work in the sector. They communicate clearly and without legal jargon, always remaining available to answer questions promptly.'
Key clients
- Biffa
- Krispy Kreme
- Go South Coast
- Abellio
- Veolia UK
- Viridor
- Somerset Passenger Solutions
- Blackpool Transport
- Day Aggregates
- Rotala
- MDS Distribution
- Bidfood
Work highlights
Advising RHA on collective proceedings in the CAT.
Managing appeal in Upper Tribunal concerning decision of Traffic Commissioner.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mark Davies
Other key lawyers
James Backhouse; Jonathon Backhouse; Steven Meyerhoff; Andrew Woolfall; John Heaton; James Lomax; Libby Pritchard; Claire McKie; Lucy Grainger