Chambers Review
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Transport: Road: Regulatory - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Their lawyers are very experienced.
The team are very strong and resolute at all times.
They make it their business to understand and be involved in all areas.
Work Highlights
DWF worked with UK Transport and Logistics acting as 'first responder' to workplace incidents and designing a health and safety management system.
Notable practitioners
Vikki Woodfine is head of the road transport and logistics team at the firm. She represents transportation, logistics and operator businesses in a range of matters including health and safety and operator licensing. Woodfine is also well versed in defence against road-related criminal offences, often acting as a first responder providing immediate legal support when issues arise.
She is incredibly able and she knows her subject inside out.
Joanne Witheford is a senior associate at DWF where she acts as deputy head of the road haulage and logistics team. She is noted for her expertise in health and safety law. She is also experienced in representing clients in criminal defence cases.