Lawyer specialized in transport law

Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the transport sector requires specialist legal support. Marty Legal’s expert transport law team provides comprehensive legal services to clients across maritime, inland waterway, and road transport sectors. Whether addressing compliance with operator licensing requirements, managing regulatory investigations, or handling contentious disputes, our experienced transport solicitors offer clarity, precision, and strategic insight.

With a deep understanding of domestic and cross border matters, we routinely advise clients on their financial standing, licensing compliance, and defense strategies before administrative bodies or the magistrates court. Our dedicated transport lawyers proactively identify risks, safeguard your business interests, and deliver robust representation—ensuring your operations remain resilient and compliant, even when facing regulatory scrutiny or litigation. From the road transport industry to inland waterways and maritime commerce, Marty Legal is your trusted legal partner, supporting your business every step of the way.

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Compliance

We ensure your transport operations by sea, river, or road, meet national and international regulatory requirements, safeguarding your licenses and protecting your business from costly enforcement action.

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Representation

From traffic commissioner hearings to maritime tribunals, we provide strong, strategic legal representation in all transport-related disputes, defending your rights with clarity and precision.

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Licensing

Whether you're applying for, maintaining, or defending an operator licence, our expert team guides you through every step to ensure full compliance and business continuity.

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Expertise

With decades of experience in transport law, we advise carriers, logistics companies, and operators with sector-specific legal insight adapted to the realities of your operations.

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Continuity

We protect your ability to operate, resolving issues efficiently to prevent disruption and help you maintain momentum in a highly competitive and regulated transport industry.

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Maritime Transport

Expert Advice on Maritime Transport Operations

Marty Legal’s experienced transport solicitors assist shipowners, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies to navigate maritime transport law effectively. Our specialists regularly handle complex international transport agreements, cargo damage claims, and liability disputes. We offer comprehensive support in drafting charter party contracts and addressing claims arising under international conventions such as the Hague-Visby Rules. Recently, we represented a shipping operator facing significant cargo damage allegations due to storm damage during transit. Our defense demonstrated adherence to best maritime practices, successfully mitigating liability claims.

Regulatory Compliance and Maritime Disputes

Our transport lawyers also guide clients through intricate regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with maritime safety standards, environmental regulations, and port authorities’ requirements. We frequently act before maritime tribunals and arbitration panels, securing positive outcomes in vessel arrests, demurrage disputes, and salvage claims. By providing clear, actionable guidance, our transport law team ensures your maritime business remains compliant, protected, and commercially robust.

Inland Waterway Transport

Strategic Legal Counsel for Inland Operators

Inland waterway operators encounter unique regulatory and commercial challenges, from obtaining licenses to defending against claims related to vessel operations. Our transport solicitors provide specialized legal support tailored to this sector, including assistance with vessel registration, mortgages, and lien enforcement. Recently, we represented an inland transport operator facing disputes over an alleged collision with canal infrastructure. Leveraging technical expertise, our transport lawyers successfully contested the claims, protecting our client’s operational license and financial standing.

Regulatory Defense and Licensing

Our firm regularly assists operators in navigating the regulatory landscape governed by inland waterways authorities. We proactively engage with authorities such as Voies Navigables de France (VNF), ensuring that operator licenses and compliance audits are handled efficiently. Whether defending against regulatory action or managing investigations, our transport law services ensure your business continuity and compliance. Marty Legal is your trusted advocate, helping your inland waterway operations thrive amidst complex regulatory frameworks.

Road Transport

Specialist Road Transport Lawyers for Regulatory Compliance

Our team includes specialist road transport lawyers with extensive experience assisting operators in obtaining and maintaining operator licensing. We advise clients through all stages of the licensing process, including preparing for traffic commissioner public inquiries. Recently, we assisted a haulage company during a critical public inquiry regarding their compliance with vehicle maintenance standards. Through detailed preparation, we demonstrated our client’s commitment to regulatory adherence, securing the continuity of their license and operations.

Robust Representation in Driver Conduct Hearings and Regulatory Action

Marty Legal provides vigorous representation for operators and drivers in driver conduct hearings before the Traffic Commissioner and the Vehicle Standards Agency. We expertly handle cases involving alleged breaches of driver hours regulations, tachograph infringements, and vehicle standards. In one notable case before the magistrates court, our defense mitigated potential regulatory action against a client accused of persistent tachograph violations. Offering free initial consultations, our dedicated road transport lawyers ensure proactive defense, safeguarding your business reputation and operational integrity.

Trusted Legal Support Across All Modes of Transport

By entrusting Marty Legal with transport law matters, you gain a responsive and knowledgeable legal partner—ready to defend your licences, secure your operations, and navigate complex regulatory challenges across the maritime, inland waterway, and road transport sectors. From compliance to litigation, we help you move forward with confidence.

Transport law moves fast, just like the industry. We protect operators at every stage, from compliance to courtroom, ensuring business continuity and regulatory peace of mind.