Expert advice for the transport and logistics sector from a team of highly experienced transport solicitors.
Transport and logistics businesses operate in an increasingly complex environment. Regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruption, international trade pressures, workforce challenges, technological change, cyber risk and the transition to lower-carbon operations all present legal and commercial risks that require specialist support.
Our team of transport lawyers advises all those involved in the Transport & Logistics (T&L) Sector and supply chain including, shipping lines, charterers, hauliers, fleet operators, freight forwarders, port and warehouse operators, cargo traders, and insurers, on commercial issues (including transactions) and disputes arising out all aspects of the domestic and international movement of goods by road, rail, sea and air, as well as passenger carriage.
Sector knowledge and practical expertise
Our understanding of the T&L sector goes beyond interpretation of legal conventions, rules and regulations and extends to practical and operational expertise built on years of working in partnership with leaders in the sector. These partnerships have helped us to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for the problems you face.
Risk management, risk avoidance and brand protection are at the heart of our service. We identify and resolve potential problems before they materialise, provide sector specific advice and assist in implementing strategy.
National reach and sector-focused support
We have strength in depth and breadth. Sector focused expertise, geographical reach from offices throughout the UK and a network of international business partners enable us to anticipate and respond to your demands and the demands of your industry, quickly and efficiently.
Explore our transport and logistics expertise
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Aviation
- International trade
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Marine and shipping
- Rail
- Road
Commercial law
Incoterms and sale of goods
Commercial litigation
Dispute resolution
Financial recoveries
Charterparty disputes and Bill of Lading disputes
Ship casualties
Construction law
Construction and infrastructure
Corporate law
Ship sale and purchase
Employment law
Insurance law
Personal injury and accidents
Business continuity and resilience
Real estate law
Warehousing and storage
Regulatory law
Customs advice
Major incident response
Technology and cyber law
Telematics
Our specialist teams offer practical, commercial and strategic solutions to the issues which affect your business
Transport regulatory and operator licence support
In addition, our specialist transport regulatory team focuses on the provision of services to the transport and logistics industry including:
Public Inquiries
Operator licence compliance
Motoring offences
DVSA investigations and prosecutions.
We are able to assist you in conducting a health check of your operator licence and have the experience and expertise of representing clients at Public Inquiries, the Upper Tribunal, Magistrates and Crown Court.
Accolades
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Weightmans provides quality advice with a friendly approach and speed of response. They are precise, knowledgeable, easy to work with and competitively priced.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
Their industry knowledge is second to none across their compliance team and they are also able to leverage the wider business when needed. They have very strong technical knowledge and relevant experience.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
Weightmans is rapidly expanding its road transport offering with a growing team dedicated to nothing else but specialist road transport. They have a fresh way of doing things. They are genuinely proactive in the road safety space. They have expertise in road regulatory law and can give a clear understanding using real-life scenarios. On numerous occasions, their guidance and advice has helped significantly and aided a positive outcome.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
Weightmans has a broad team which is able to help with specific challenges when they come up.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Weightmans provide bespoke transport compliance advice when required.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
They provide prompt and comprehensive responses at all times.
Chambers and Partners 2025
