Specialist transport regulatory and licensing expertise

Advice for bus and coach operators on PSV operator licensing, compliance systems, DVSA enforcement and Traffic Commissioner proceedings. This includes operator licence applications and variations, compliance reviews, audits and representation at regulatory hearings.

Advice for haulage and HGV operators and transport managers on operator licensing, regulatory compliance and enforcement action. This includes health checks, drivers hours and working time issues, DVSA investigations, vehicle seizures and public inquiries.

Legal support for taxi and private hire drivers and operators, including operator licence applications, regulatory correspondence, licensing hearings and appeals. This includes matters involving Transport for London and local licensing authorities.

Representation and advice for operators, transport managers and drivers facing public inquiries before the Traffic Commissioner. Focused on preparation, evidence, mitigation and protecting regulatory position.

Early stage regulatory advice where concerns are first raised. Support includes preparation, attendance and strategic guidance aimed at preventing escalation to a full public inquiry.

Strategic advice on appeals against Traffic Commissioner decisions, including assessment of prospects, appeal preparation and alternative regulatory options where appeal is not appropriate.

Advice and representation for drivers facing conduct proceedings that may affect vocational entitlement. These matters often arise from enforcement action, convictions or regulatory reports.

Support with operator licence applications and variations, including advice on licence scope, transport manager arrangements, operating centres and responding to regulatory scrutiny.

Advice on responding to DVSA and Office of the Traffic Commissioner correspondence, including desk based assessments, requests for information and matters likely to lead to hearings or enforcement action.

Urgent advice following vehicle seizure or impounding, including release strategy and management of the wider regulatory risk that often follows enforcement action.

Drafting and review of employment contracts and workforce documentation for transport operators, aligned with regulatory expectations and compliance systems.

Compliance consultancy informed by audit and operational experience. This includes operator licence health checks, pre-audit preparation for FORS and DVSA Earned Recognition, mock audits and bespoke policy drafting.