Transport: Logistics
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Email address
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(0845) 0575 111About
Provided by Backhouse Jones Ltd
Backhouse Jones, is an award winning firm whose Road Regulatory team provide Industry specific and UK-wide advice and representation in relation to:
- Commercial disputes;
- Shareholder disputes;
- Breach of warranty;
- Contract disputes;
- Competition issues;
- Clandestine entrants and Border Force issues;
- Sales of goods;
- Debt recovery;
- Disputes with insurers due to refusal to indemnify;
- HM Revenue & Customs disputes;
- Professional negligence claims;
- High value recoveries.
It is the lead firm on the ground-breaking truck cartel case.
It also provides industry specific training and compliance reviews to the HGV and PCV sectors and other businesses with transport at their heart.
The team is made up of:
- Steven Meyerhoff, Legal Director of Backhouse Jones.
- James Lomax, Associate Director.
- Libby Pritchard, Associate Director.
- Ellie Kenyon, Solicitor.
- Becky Ince, Paralegal.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Backhouse Jones represented the Road Haulage Association in a damages claim against a European truck cartel estimated at over £2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Backhouse Jones have an innate understanding of the transport sector and the issues faced by businesses of many sizes."
"They see the bigger picture, focusing on settlement strategy at all stages."
"They are known for their expertise in logistics, based on a long history of deep involvement in freight transport law."
"Backhouse Jones have an innate understanding of the transport sector and the issues faced by businesses of many sizes."
"They see the bigger picture, focusing on settlement strategy at all stages."
"They are known for their expertise in logistics, based on a long history of deep involvement in freight transport law."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Meyerhoff demonstrates a great deal of both road and shipping experience. He represents logistics companies and hauliers in a range of domestic and cross-border disputes, and counts a number of industry trade associations among his clients.
"He listens to industry voices diligently, shares his expertise generously and gives excellent advice as well as practical support."
"He is a top guy who is always on hand with sound advice and logical solutions, all coupled with terrific interpersonal skills."
Associate director at Backhouse Jones, James Lomax advises clients across a wide range of matters, including terms and conditions disputes, debt recovery and trade regulations, among others.
"He is always available and extremely helpful, with a pragmatic view on how to arrive at the best outcomes for the business."
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