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JMW Solicitors offers comprehensive support to commercial operators, haulage firms and passenger transport providers. The firm is particularly skilled in advising on compliance with the regulatory framework governed by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, including operator licensing and driver conduct hearings. The team regularly represents clients at public inquiries and appeals, while also guiding them through audits.
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The practice has a broad and in-depth knowledge of all regulatory matters associated with road transport.
JMW has very well-respected solicitors within the industry, with a strong, respected knowledge of regulatory requirements.
JMW have deep knowledge of industry practices and current topics important to traffic commissioners.
The team are experienced and dynamic. The wider team work together, with a great partnership approach. This ensures consistency and succession planning.
They are very attentive to our needs; they act quickly and provide a high-quality service without delay.
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Laura Hadzik, co-lead of the department at JMW Solicitors, regularly acts for a range of operator clients at public inquiries. She is additionally adept at advising clients on a host of regulatory and compliance matters.
Laura takes time to understand the sector and individual needs, identifies relevant trends and provides transparency.
Laura's knowledge of the coach industry, not just on a legal basis but the operation, vehicles, suppliers and types of work, is simply the best.
Laura is an expert in transport and the associated regulatory framework.
Laura has extensive experience advising and representing clients across the haulage, coach and bus sectors on regulatory and compliance issues.
Scott Bell, co-head of the department at JMW Solicitors, has broad experience of road transport matters and assisting clients with public inquiries. He regularly advises on compliance and operator licence applications.
Scott is very approachable and always responds to me in a timely and prompt fashion.
He is quick to respond and is able to provide quick and clear advice in this niche area.
Scott has always provided us with exemplary service and shows in-depth knowledge of all matters relating to transport law.
The depth of his knowledge in the transport regulatory space is extensive, and he is able to deliver the support we require in a personal manner, tailored to the challenges of our business.
Transport: Road: Regulatory
Transport: Road: Regulatory
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