Keep me on the Road team

Anton Balkitis

Anton heads the Road Traffic and Transport Law Team and deals with regulatory compliance issues daily.

He is an experienced Advocate defending drivers and goods / passenger operators in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts and at Public Inquiries. 

He also deals with Coroner's Inquests and conducts his own Appeals against Sentence.

He is described as a 'Leading Individual' in his field by the Legal 500 Guide to the Legal Profession.

See Anton's entries on the Legal 500 and Chambers UK websites by clicking on the logos below.

Lucy Wood

Lucy frequently deals with multiple operator licensing matters, assisting large operators with the re-organisation of their licences.

Lucy also regularly represents operators at Public Inquiries and drivers at Driver Conduct Hearings before Traffic Commissioners.

Like Anton, Lucy also deals with a range of prosecutions including Drivers' Hours, Record Keeping and Construction & Use.

In addition, Lucy also frequently represents at VOSA investigations and is a regular in Magistrates' Courts, representing motorists.

She also has expertise in the implementation of the Carriers' Liability provisions.

Marie Cooper

Marie is able to offer assistance with queries relating to driving offences and operator licensing requirements. She has experience in drafting statements in mitigation and often attends court and public inquiries. Marie assists the solicitors throughout the department and is happy to provide advice.

If you have been charged with any road traffic related offence or have been served with a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Marie is happy to point you in the right direction.

Robert Reid

Rob is an experienced law graduate with over 30 years experience in road traffic matters. Rob will be pleased to give advice on all aspects of traffic and transport law including licence, vehicle and driver enquiries.

Rob also regularly assists international road freight operators and drivers with Customs and UK border Agency cases.

John Buchanan

John advises Transport clients, including owner operators and PLC's on Employment Law

John deals with issues ranging from discrimination in the workplace to business acquisitions and terms and conditions of employment.

John also advises clients in relation to disciplinary/suspension/grievance procedures, termination of employment and TUPE.

John also regularly presents at seminars, workshops and training events and has considerable advocacy experience.

Daniel Harley

Daniel deals with a wide range of transport-related commercial and contractual disputes.

Daniel handles matters involving warehousing, distribution and carriage of goods generally.

His contentious work undertaken includes work for insurers, cargo-owners, hauliers, logistic providers and freight forwarders in CMR cases.

Beth Jinks

Beth handles a wide range of claims ranging from road traffic accidents to multiple injury claims on behalf of Road Transport clients

Beth also has knowledge of workplace laws applicable to accidents at work claims and deals with Health & Safety matters for our hauliers etc

Beth has particular expertise in claims and insurance cases.