Transport & Mobility

A transport lawyer specialises in the laws and regulations affecting the transport and logistics sectors. They advise clients such as freight operators, hauliers, passenger transport companies, and logistics providers on:

• Operator licensing and compliance
• Regulatory investigations and public inquiries
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Health & safety and environmental obligations
• Road traffic and driver conduct issues

They help businesses stay compliant with transport laws while minimising legal and operational risk.

Transport and mobility projects often involve complex commercial arrangements. Legal support can help structure:

• Joint ventures between public and private stakeholders
• M&A deals involving infrastructure operators or tech platforms
• Service contracts for EV charging, smart transport, or fleet leasing
• IP licensing for data platforms or connected vehicle tech
• Power purchase agreements (PPAs) or energy supply contracts tied to EV infrastructure
• Well-structured agreements help manage risk, protect IP, and ensure long-term project viability.

Transport and mobility projects can involve several legal risks, including:

• Planning and land use restrictions  delays or objections from local authorities
• Regulatory compliance  with transport, energy, data, and environmental laws
• Contractual risk, unclear responsibilities in joint ventures or supplier contracts
• Licensing and IP issues, especially for Mobility-as-a-Service or tech-driven platforms
• Funding and procurement risks, particularly in public-private partnership models
• Cybersecurity and data protection for connected or user-facing systems

Early legal input can reduce risk exposure and improve project outcomes.