Transport: Logistics | UK

HFW has a market-leading logistics practice with experience in a wide array of matters including transactions, logistics disputes and competition issues. It maintains a strong multi-modal transport practice, combining sea, air, road and rail freight expertise. The firm represents an enviable roster of clients featuring major insurers, logistics companies and operators. In addition, the team has notable strength in ports and terminals work, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Brodies represents a range of clients, including ferry operators, freight forwarders and port authorities, in an array of logistics issues. It offers contractual and regulatory advice, as well as representation in disputes. The firm advises clients active in both domestic and international markets. It is also adept at advising on cases concerning transit by rail and road.

Clyde & Co routinely acts for major logistics operators and their insurers on an array of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm's areas of expertise include high-value disputes, logistics contracts and regulatory matters. It offers clients considerable international expertise based on a global network of offices that allows for robust cross-border support. The department is adept at handling litigation relating to damage and theft of goods and related cargo insurance claims.

Birketts has a solid team with expertise in CMR, multi-modal transport, and ports and terminals matters. It is also adept at advising on an array of regulatory and commercial issues. The firm represents clients in disputes concerning theft of goods, demurrage claims, tax claims and fraud, among other areas. The department maintains a broad client base including freight forwarders, insurers and shipping companies.

Thomson Snell & Passmore provides advice to a wide range of clients in the logistics field. The firm guides clients through rail, road, air and sea related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. It also has expertise in complex arbitrations.

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.

Weightmans has a respected team that boasts a broad client base in transport and logistics. It regularly acts for owners and marine insurers, as well as hauliers and freight forwarders. The team is noted for its adept handling of disputes and insurance matters, and has additional expertise in regulatory compliance.