Addleshaw Goddard‘s ‘wide-ranging expertise’ covers a number of sections of the transport sector, including rail, infrastructure, port issues alongside a growing volume of airport-related work. Paul Hirst co-leads the transport department alongside Anna Heaton. Hirst is particularly experienced in the rail sector as well as specialising in infrastructure projects, handling concessions and franchises and rolling stock procurement processes. Heaton has a particular specialism in regeneration projects involving major transport hubs, advising on private investments and the appointment of development partners.

DLA Piper‘s experienced team covers a wide range of transport matters, including work relating to heavy and light rail, bus, aviation and taxi issues. The team is experienced in acting on a number of road, highways and bridge projects, with strong international capabilities. Robert Smith has particular expertise in complex, regulated transport procurements, while Petra Billing is skilled in advising on planning and property matters within major transport projects, including property litigation. Ben Peecock and Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby are also key names to note.

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP‘s team focuses on ports and shipping work, and has particular expertise in the marine and fishery sectors. Dominic Ward leads the practice and specialises in dry shipping and cargo matters, with particular experience advising on multi-party charter disputes and the carriage of goods and cargo. Andrew Oliver leads the marine fisheries and regulatory unit and the vessel finance unit, acting for a range of clients; he has a strong knowledge of UK fisheries law. The team benefits from the recent addition of Gavin Farquhar, who has extensive experience operating in the marine and shipping industry, particularly in the energy field.

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP specialises in the rail and bus sectors, advising a number of large train operating companies and bus networks, focusing on the clients' property portfolios. The team advises on whole franchise leasing issues, major station and depot redevelopments, and station retail property letting matters. The team is headed up by Elizabeth Wilson, while Rachel Meredith deals with all aspects of commercial property matters, including railway station issues, and Richard Marson is a specialist in advising train operating companies; he also leads on a number of bus network-related property matters.

DWF‘s team focuses on regulatory work within the transport sector, and often defends clients involved in serious road traffic prosecutions, regularly representing haulage companies; it also acts for public service vehicle operators called to public inquiries by regulatory bodies. David Chant heads up the team and has extensive experience representing heavy goods vehicle operators and public service vehicle operators. Neena Sharma has particular expertise in defending motor crime cases, particularly regarding fatalities involving smart motorways.

Boutique firm Hagen Wolf specialises in property litigation, and acts for a number of major transport operators on a range of matters; the group is noted for its expertise in issues relating to station tenants, including forfeitures, dilapidation claims, and break notices. Matt Pugh co-leads the team with Richard Robinson. Pugh has acted for most major UK train companies, while Robinson specialises in dilapidation claims.