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Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law

Transport: Road: Regulatory

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Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law

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Provided by Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law


This boutique road transport firm with more than 35 years of experience and nationwide coverage specialises in road transport and regulatory law.


Covering all of the UK, we advise commercial vehicle operators of all types (coach & bus, HGV, hackney carriage, stretch limousine and private hire) as well as their drivers on all aspects of operator licensing (including Local Authority and Public Carriage Office), regulatory compliance and best practice, clandestine entrant and illegal immigration Border Force cases, the lawful use of equestrian vehicles, construction and use, dangerous goods, utilities and ‘special vehicle’ operations, police and DVSA/VOSA investigations, plus health & safety, to include advising on interviews under caution, all road traffic criminal prosecutions (from death by dangerous to parking), and all traffic commissioner public inquiries, driver conduct hearings and appeals. 

The Practice also provides a full employment service, specialist litigation services including Judicial Review as well as commercial and contractual advice for its transport clients.

Industries (5)

  • Road Transport Industry
  • coach industry
  • bus industry
  • private hire
  • haulage and logistics

Chambers Review

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Transport: Road: Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law has an impressive practice that sees its lawyers advise goods and passenger vehicle operators on the full range of road regulatory matters. It frequently represents clients in criminal and civil proceedings as well as public inquiries. The firm also provides in-depth advice on internal systems reviews, defending operator licensing and other compliance matters. Specific areas of strength of the team include advising on drivers' hours and tachograph offences.

Work Highlights

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  • Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law advised and represented C P Scaffolding Services at a public inquiry in relation to an application for a new goods vehicle operator’s licence.

Strengths

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  • What truly sets Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law apart from others in the industry is their genuine specialism, practical approach and deep sector understanding.

    Transport: Road: Regulatory respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Richard Pelly
    Band 1Richard Pelly

    Richard Pelly

    Richard Pelly is a highly regarded road transport lawyer with notable expertise in regulatory compliance and road traffic-related crime. He has experience advising commercial goods and passenger transport operators before the Traffic Commissioner, in public inquiries and in DVSA investigations, with a long history of successfully defending his clients' licences.

    • Richard Pelly stands out for his deep regulatory knowledge and calm, solutions-focused approach.

      Transport: Road: Regulatory respondentUK
    • Richard Pelly has an encyclopedic knowledge of transport law. He is immensely thorough and is committed to securing the best result for his client.

      Transport: Road: Regulatory respondentUK
  • Band 1Richard Wadkin
    Band 1Richard Wadkin

    Richard Wadkin

    Richard Wadkin has extensive experience representing clients at public inquiries, particularly in matters concerning operator licences. He also advises clients subject to DVSA investigations and criminal prosecutions in relation to road traffic accidents.
    • Richard is very thorough, very realistic and very strong in dealing with complex points.

      Transport: Road: Regulatory respondentUK

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