England - North West • Dispute resolution
Backhouse Jones
Backhouse Jones has particular strength in the transport sector, acting for road haulage operators, logistics businesses, bus operators and trade associations. James Lomax is experienced in advising on employment-related cases and co-heads the Clitheroe-based team with Steven Meyerhoff. Jonathon Backhouse is well-versed in cases arising out of road transport including VAT and duties tribunal appeals.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A strong and resourceful team who undertake work of a complexity and value far above the relatively small size of the firm.’
'Steven Meyerhoff is the leader of the commercial litigation practice at Backhouse Jones. He is an first-rate litigator with deep knowledge of the UK transport sector.'
‘Steven Meyerhoff is head of the team and extremely capable.'
‘Very focused on clients' best interests and commerciality with a solid legal background.’
'The people within the practice are its unique selling point - always helpful and available.'
'The commercial litigation team at Backhouse Jones is relatively small but definitely punches above its weight. It is involved in a number of large-scale litigation matters.'
Key clients
- Road Haulage Association Limited
- Rotala PLC
- Abellio UK
- British Association of Removers Limited
- Warrington Borough Transport Limited
- H Parkinson Haulage Limited
- Knowles Transport Limited
- Biffa
- Blackpool Transport
Work highlights
- Advised on the Road Haulage Association collective proceedings claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- Advised the Road Haulage Association as part of the above collective proceedings on a discrete and preliminary issue regarding RHA’s Litigation Funding Agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Meyerhoff, James Lomax