Transportation Law
We have a long standing reputation in advising on all aspects of Transport Law. Our five partner team deals with a variety of transportation matters including roads, bridges and tolls and handles the drafting of contracts, the resolution of disputes and all other related issues. Our expertise in this area is illustrated by our appointment on Transport Scotland’s legal panel.
We act for international corporations and UK companies in shipping finance, aeroplane loan and aircraft purchase deals as well as asset finance and transaction funding. In the public and defence sectors we assist our clients discreetly and responsibly. In contentious matters we represent clients in maritime accident hearings and aviation accident litigation cases.
We have links with many key industry regulators including the Road Haulage Association.
Our experience in the sector means we can deal with large transport infrastructure transactions quickly and efficiently. We offer clients advice on all aspects of these transactions which is provided seamlessly with input from our dedicated planning, environmental, procurement, property, construction and litigation teams.
We regularly advise on:
- Planning and Environmental matters in relation to major transport infrastructure projects
- Property aspects of transport network developments including Compulsory Purchase Orders
- Construction issues arising out of Scotland’s major trunk road network
- Maritime accident hearings
- Prosecutions brought against carriers within the sector
- Ship finance, aeroplane loan and aircraft purchase deals
- Asset finance and transaction funding
- Commercial vehicle prosecutions including construction and use, overloading and driver’s hours offences
- Insurance
Contact us
For further advice on project work and transport developments contact Jonathan Seddon:
Jonathan Seddon - PartnerPhone: 0131 247 3177
Email: jonathan.seddon@morton-fraser.com
If your query relates to a potential dispute, contact Duncan Murray:
Phone: 0131 247 1348
