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Our lawyers work in these areas:
Why consult a transportation law attorney?
The issues surrounding the transport of goods and passengers are numerous and require specific legal expertise. Risks related to carrier liability, delays, damage to goods and contractual disputes can impact the entire supply chain.
The Goldwin firm places its expertise at the service of all transport stakeholders , whether they are professionals in the sector or individuals who have suffered harm.
For transport companies and professionals in the sector
A transport law attorney is a strategic partner for transport companies. We intervene at all stages of your operations:
- Drafting and reviewing contractual documents (transport contracts, subcontracting, transport commission, insurance) to ensure their compliance with current legislation.
- Compliance of practices and documents with national and European standards in road, maritime, air and rail transport.
- Audit and analysis of risks related to contracts, potential disputes and the responsibilities of the various stakeholders.
- Dispute management in the event of late delivery, non-payment, carrier liability or damage to goods.
If your company is faced with a dispute with a customer, shipper or third-party company, we first favor an amicable resolution in order to avoid lengthy and costly procedures.
If an amicable agreement is not possible, Goldwin Law Firm will support you throughout the legal proceedings and in your discussions with insurers to effectively defend your rights.
For individuals and transport customers
If you are a traveler or customer who has suffered harm , it is sometimes difficult to obtain compensation from major transport companies such as Air France, SNCF, etc. Recourse to a lawyer may be necessary in the following cases:
- Disputes related to the transport of goods , such as non-delivery, damaged goods or lost packages.
- Carrier liability issues , when multiple actors (shipper, carrier, logistics platform) are involved and each blames the other.
- Compensation in the event of a delay or cancellation of a trip , when traditional remedies (online platforms, complaints to carriers) are not sufficient.
- Accidents and personal injuries suffered during public transport (bus, train, plane, boat), as well as disputes relating to a road accident , the highway code , traffic violations and driving licenses.
Goldwin Law Firm helps you determine the relevance of legal action and assess the amount of damages you could obtain. An initial consultation with one of our lawyers will allow you to learn more about the solutions adapted to your situation.
Our expertise in transport law
For several years, the Goldwin firm has supported transport players and individuals by providing them with in-depth legal advice and solid defense in the event of litigation.
Road transport of goods and passengers
We support road hauliers in managing their contracts and ensure that their activities comply with current regulations . In the event of a dispute with a customer, shipper or third-party company, we ensure your defense to limit your liabilities and secure your operations.
Maritime and aviation law
Maritime and air transport are subject to specific rules regarding liability, insurance and international litigation. Goldwin Law Firm advises both airlines and shipping companies as well as passengers who are victims of disputes. We intervene in the event of loss of freight, flight cancellation, delivery delays or damage affecting cargo.
Rail and multimodal transport law
Multimodal transport contracts involve complex interactions between several carriers. We assist you in the legal structuring of your contracts and in resolving disputes related to shared liability between the different parties.
Personalized support and defense of your interests
As each case is unique, Goldwin is committed to providing an approach tailored to the needs of transport companies, industry professionals and individuals. Our team of lawyers specializing in transport law ensures that you receive strategic advice and rigorous defense in the event of litigation.
Why trust Cabinet Goldwin?
The GOLDWIN firm is a recognized expert in transport law, a field in which it has won international cases. For example, it is behind the most significant convictions in France against the UBER platform in favor of taxi federations. Whether it is the transport of goods, transport, air, the founder of the firm Maître Jonathan BELLAICHE is a reference in transport law in France.
- Proven experience in transport law, with perfect knowledge of regulatory issues and the specificities of each mode of transport.
- Tailor-made support , whether it concerns risk prevention, negotiation or litigation.
- Fast and effective intervention to secure your transactions and defend your interests in court.
- Negotiating strength with insurance companies and transportation companies to maximize your chances of obtaining compensation.
Need a transportation law attorney? Contact Goldwin Law Firm
Whether you are a transport company seeking to anticipate legal risks or an individual who is the victim of a dispute, Goldwin Law Firm supports you in all your procedures. Make an appointment today for a personalized consultation and benefit from the expertise of a law firm recognized in transport law. Our firm is located in Paris and operates throughout the country.
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Our victories in Transport law
Our dedicated team of lawyers work tirelessly to defend your interests, providing you with tailored legal solutions and high-quality representation
The firm offers its clients its skills to answer all of their questions relating to the daily management of their business.
Indeed, the legislative environment of transport law is both varied and technical.
Our specialist lawyers are able to defend you in all aspects of transport law . They handle your contractual and contentious disputes, both civil and criminal.
The Firm offers you expertise, which has gained publicity due to its interventions in the context of trials against infringing platforms, such as UBER .
More specifically, the services that the Firm can offer you are:
- Drafting of transport protocols or contracts ;
- Preparation of legal or defence appeals, followed by representation before ordinary courts, administrative courts or judicial courts;
- Negotiation aimed at resolving a dispute or obtaining authorization (permit, etc.).
Whenever possible, the law firm’s primary objective is always to favor amicable negotiation before engaging in any potential litigation.
When to consult a transport lawyer?
A transport lawyer intervenes near transport companies, on advices, pre-litigious or litigious for:
- Contractual documents writing in conformity with laws and current regulations;
- Ensure compliance of contracts previous documents with the current legislation;
- Offer a general risks analysis;
- Conduct an audit of the legal risks.
Firstly, if you face a pre-litigious or litigious case with an individual or a company, a lawyer can help you to find an amicable solution. On the contrary, a transport lawyer will assist you during all different legal proceedings. He can also discuss with your insurer. The fine legal expertise of the Firm and the previous case law will be useful. We can help you to evaluate the amount at stake, especially in terms of damages. We also are able to analyse the possible penalty in the event of duty breach. For example, the share of the transport operator liability and of the sender are hard to find. Our lawyers will help to clear this point.
If you are an individual (wronged traveler or client of a goods delivery), using a lawyer’s service is often unnecessary. Yet, in rare cases, a specialised lawyer will be very useful. For example, for a compensation request further to delay, you can find online solutions. Indeed, the regulation sets the amount of the aforesaid compensations and the ways to obtain it are easy. The lawyer intervention is justified in more complex cases, such as those which put physical or material damages at stake. This latter will give you precious advice and will help you to act rapidly. You are a victim of a dispute and the involved transport operators don’t admit their liability? It’s essential to call on a lawyer to command respect. If necessary, he/she will defend you before competent Courts. To call on a lawyer may be expensive. The endured damage has to be important enough to justify the associated expenses of a lawyer solution and the possible legal fees. You are a victim and you think it’s not pertinent to take legal action. A first consultation near our transport lawyers will help you to know more about your case opportunities.
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