Insurance coverage disputes
Challenging declinatures, disputed policy wording, non-disclosure and misrepresentation allegations, withheld indemnity, broker negligence and claims against insurers for late or inadequate payment.
Transport and logistics
Legal support for transport and logistics operators
From insurer coverage disputes to regulatory and employment matters, we act for bus, coach, haulage, fleet and logistics businesses across the UK.
A dispute can stop the whole operation
When the insurer says no, the argument is only starting
Commercial disputes in transport rarely stay commercial for long. A declined claim, a withheld indemnity or a disputed policy wording can halt fleet operations, freeze cash flow and put contracts at risk. We act for operators against insurers and brokers, and alongside them where a claim needs defending.
We are a multidisciplinary legal advice centre, recognised by the Bar Standards Board, and we have acted for more than 150 commercial clients from start-ups to established transport and logistics businesses.
Commercial legal support
How we help transport businesses
Contractual and commercial disputes
Haulage and service contracts, terms of carriage, supplier and subcontractor disputes, breach of warranty, and recovery of unpaid invoices and demurrage.
Commercial litigation
Issuing and defending proceedings in the County Court, High Court and Business and Property Courts, including injunctions and urgent applications.
Regulatory and licensing
Traffic Commissioner proceedings, operator licence issues, public inquiries, vehicle and driver compliance, and appeals.
Employment for fleet operators
Drivers' hours and working time, unfair dismissal and capability procedures, TUPE on contract wins and losses, redundancy, and settlement agreements.
Business reorganisation and insolvency
Restructuring to keep operators trading, protection from creditor pressure, company voluntary arrangements, and shareholder disputes.
Why JAFLAS
Why operators instruct us
30 years of experience, with 24/7/365 emergency support, including a police station call-out line for incidents on the road.
Recognised by the Bar Standards Board as a Legal Advice Centre, with barristers and solicitors working in-house.
Commercial revenue is reinvested into free legal help for vulnerable clients, so instructing us does more than win the case.
Fixed fees, conditional fee agreements and after-the-event funding considered, so cost is discussed up front and in writing.
Speak to us before the claim crystallises
Early advice is usually the difference between a recoverable claim and an expensive argument. Book a free, no-obligation initial consultation.