Lawyer for passenger and goods transport law

The firm offers its clients its expertise in answering all their questions relating to the day-to-day management of their business.

The legislative environment of transport law is both varied and technical.

Drawing on its experience, the firm represents and defends its clients’ interests in all contractual and litigation aspects of transport law, both civil and criminal.

The firm’s expertise has been widely publicised through its involvement in cases against offending platforms such asUBER.

More specifically, the services that the firm can offer you are :

• The drafting of transport protocols or contracts;
• Preparation of legal proceedings or defence, followed by representation before the ordinary courts, administrative tribunals or courts of law;
• Negotiation to resolve a dispute or obtain an authorisation (permit, etc.).

Whenever possible, the law firm ‘s primary objective is always to favour amicable negotiation before embarking on any litigation.

What is transport law?

Transport law is a complex discipline. It covers both passenger and freight transport. Transport law contains all the legal texts governing the movement of people and goods, both nationally and internationally.

It covers land, air, rail, river and sea transport, as well as public transport. It applies both to carriers (airlines, road hauliers, rail companies, etc.) and to customers and intermediaries(ticket resellers, tour operators, etc.).

The sources of conflict may involve different modes of transport and refer to numerous domestic and international conventions.

Here are just a few examples of disputes where the services of a lawyer specialising in transport law are crucial: personal injury during the journey, damage to goods, collective accident, reimbursement linked to the transport service, etc.

When should you consult a transport lawyer?

For transport companies

A transport lawyer advises transport companies on pre-litigation and litigation matters.

A lawyer can :

• Help draft contractual documents;
• Bring old contractual documents into line with current legislation;
• Propose a general risk analysis;
• Carry out an audit of the legal risks associated with the transport business.

In the event of pre-litigation or litigation with a customer (individual or company), the services of a lawyer can help to find an amicable solution.

In the opposite case, a transport lawyer will be able to assist you in the various legal proceedings or in your dealings with your insurer.

The in-depth legal expertise of the firm’s lawyers and previous case law will be useful to you. They will help you to assess the amounts at stake in terms of potential damages, but also in terms of penalties for failure to comply with certain duties. In some cases, it is difficult to determine who is liable: the carrier or the shipper. Calling in a transport lawyer can help to resolve the case.

For customers and travellers

As a private individual (traveller or customer of a goods delivery), it is sometimes unnecessary to consult a transport lawyer. However, in rare cases, a specialist lawyer will be of great assistance.

For ordinary cases, such as a claim for compensation following a delay, there are online solutions. The regulations set the amount of such compensation, and the procedures for obtaining it are straightforward.

On the other hand, more complex cases, involving material and/or physical damage, often require the services of a lawyer. He or she will be able to give you valuable advice on how to act quickly, despite the fact that you may be in a state of shock.

If, following a dispute, the various parties involved in transport deny their responsibility, and at the same time your rights, it is important to involve a lawyer as soon as possible. He or she will represent you in court if necessary.
Hiring a lawyer can be expensive. It is therefore essential that the loss suffered is significant enough to justify the decision. An initial consultation will enable you to find out more about the appropriateness of taking legal action.