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Transport: Road: Regulatory

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Transport: Road: Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
DWF regularly represents clients in criminal investigations and inquiries by the police and local authorities pursuant to road traffic incidents, including collisions resulting in serious or fatal injuries. Also adept at appearing in both the magistrates' court and Crown Court to defend clients against criminal prosecution. Offers the benefit of noted expertise in health and safety matters along with in-depth road regulatory knowledge. Clients further benefit from the existence of a motor prosecution team within the firm, with in-house tachograph and accident reconstruction experts.
Strengths

They are always contactable and have a unique way of communicating with their clients. The team are very friendly, very professional and listen.

DWF has a considerable team to deal with specialist road transport matters.

Notable practitioners
Vikki Woodfine

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.

We find her exceptionally approachable and very professional, with excellent communication skills and a fine eye for detail. Vikki gets things done, often with pressure-intensive cases.

She is very dedicated and there is very little in her chosen field that she does not know. Vikki is also extremely direct with clients, in a good way.


Joanne Witheford

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.

Outstanding in the field of road transport. A very impressive lawyer.

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