DWF‘s team focuses on regulatory work within the transport sector, and often defends clients involved in serious road traffic prosecutions, regularly representing haulage companies; it also acts for public service vehicle operators called to public inquiries by regulatory bodies. David Chant heads up the team and has extensive experience representing heavy goods vehicle operators and public service vehicle operators. Neena Sharma has particular expertise in defending motor crime cases, particularly regarding fatalities involving smart motorways.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Incredibly able team in this highly competitive and specialist area.'
'They are extremely effective in representing companies and transport managers.’
Key clients
- NFUM
- DLG
Work highlights
- Successfully secured an acquittal for an individual following a trial for causing serious injury through careless driving following an accident where he pulled out of a petrol station forecourt and knocked a pedestrian to the floor and caused serious injury.
- Representing a significant public service vehicle operator called to public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands following allegations of poor maintenance and maintenance records.