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Backhouse Jones Ltd

Transport: Logistics

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Backhouse Jones Ltd

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About

Provided by Backhouse Jones Ltd

Backhouse Jones, is an award winning firm whose Road Regulatory team provide Industry specific and UK-wide advice and representation in relation to:

  • Commercial disputes;
  • Shareholder disputes;
  • Breach of warranty;
  • Contract disputes;
  • Competition issues;
  • Clandestine entrants and Border Force issues;
  • Sales of goods;
  • Debt recovery;
  • Disputes with insurers due to refusal to indemnify;
  • HM Revenue & Customs disputes;
  • Professional negligence claims;
  • High value recoveries.

It is the lead firm on the ground-breaking truck cartel case.

It also provides industry specific training and compliance reviews to the HGV and PCV sectors and other businesses with transport at their heart.

The team is made up of:

  • Steven Meyerhoff, Legal Director of Backhouse Jones.
  • James Lomax, Associate Director.
  • Libby Pritchard, Associate Director.
  • Ellie Kenyon, Solicitor.
  • Becky Ince, Paralegal.

Chambers Review

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Transport: Logistics - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Backhouse Jones boasts a well-established team of transport lawyers noted for their demonstrated the ability to carry out cross-border disputes, defend clients against the Traffic Commissioner and advise on trade regulations. The team also specialises in freight transport law.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Backhouse Jones drafted, amended and advised the Road Haulage Association on the legal implications relating to the industry conditions of carriage which are provided to members as a benefit.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • A truly specialist transport law firm who are very client-focused.

    Transport: Logistics respondentUK
  • They are seriously punching above their weight.

    Transport: Logistics respondentUK
  • Backhouse Jones have a deep knowledge of the transport sector which sets them apart.

    Transport: Logistics respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Steven Meyerhoff
    Band 2Steven Meyerhoff

    Steven Meyerhoff

    Steven Meyerhoff demonstrates a great deal of both road and shipping experience. He represents logistics companies and hauliers in a range of domestic and cross-border disputes, and counts a number of industry trade associations among his clients.

    • Steven lives and breathes the transport industry.

      Transport: Logistics respondentUK

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