Transport in South East

Lester Aldridge LLP

With a broad regional footprint, Lester Aldridge LLP is noted for its capabilities in vessel financing disputes, security actions, and personal injury matters. Linda Jacques is geared to handle trade issues surrounding goods transported by ship, air and land, while Philippa Langton is recommended as ‘really excellent.’

Responsables de la pratique:

Linda Jacques; Philippa Langton


Les références

‘The team was very well organised, in fact exceptionally efficient – it struck us that all the team members knew what they were doing and did it well. It was impressive.’

‘Philippa Langton and the whole team were really excellent.’

‘The team were helpful and flexible in their approach, putting in place a portal to allow oversight of issues.’

Thomson Snell & Passmore

Praised for its ‘deep knowledge of transport’, Thomson Snell & Passmore is a strong choice for cargo owners on warehousing disputes. James Cradick and Joanne Wright co-lead the practice, and Cradick, who advises clients in the commodities, trade and insurance sectors, is lauded as ‘superb in all respects.’ Wright is knowledgeable of warehousing matters and logistics requirements, while Alex Lewsley is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Cradick; Joanne Wright


Autres avocats clés:

Alex Lewsley


Les références

‘They have deep knowledge of transport, contracts, and the issues that arise. They are very responsive, client-focused, and work very effectively with counsel.’

‘I work mostly with James Cradick and have done so for many years. He is very client-focused, very good with counsel, and superb in all respects. He is also very knowledgeable about transport law.’

‘The team is excellent, extremely experienced, and friendly.’

Principaux clients

Barth Haas UK Limited


Brakes a Sysco Company


Solstor UK Limited


Chingford Fruit Limited


Cargo Express Limited


Skytrek SAS


Gill Aggregates Limited


Storefast Solutions Limited


Colas Rail Limited


Colas Limited


IKRA UK Limited


Bel UK Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the owner of a pleasure craft in a long running dispute with a yard arising out of the yard’s alleged breach of design, build, and fit out obligations.
  • Representing a trading company in a dispute with a global logistics group arising out of breaches of warehousing, pick/pack, distribution, haulage, and shipping contracts.