What is transport law?
Transport law is a complex discipline. It covers both passenger and freight transport. Transport law comprises the legal texts that regulate the movement of goods and people. These movements can be national or international.
It covers land, air, rail, river and sea transport, as well as public transport.
It covers land, air, rail, river and sea transport, as well as public transport.
Transport law applies to:
- Carriers: airlines, road hauliers, ferry companies, railways, etc. ;
- Customers and intermediaries: ticket resellers, online booking sites, 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 for which the services of a lawyer specialized in transport law are crucial: personal injury during travel, damage to goods, mass accidents, reimbursement linked to transport services, etc.
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When should you consult a transport lawyer?
For transport companies
A transportation law lawyer provides advice, pre-litigation and litigation services to transportation companies in order to:
- Draft contractual documents in compliance with current laws and standards;
- Bring old contractual documents into line with current legislation;
- Propose a general risk analysis;
- Perform a legal risk audit.
In the first instance, if you are faced with a case of pre-litigation or litigation with an individual or a company, a lawyer can help you find an amicable solution.
In the opposite case, a transportation lawyer will be able to support you throughout the various legal proceedings. He or she can also take part in discussions with your insurer.
You’ll benefit from the in-depth legal expertise of the firm’s lawyers, and from previous case law. We can help you assess the sums at stake, particularly in terms of damages. We can also analyze possible penalties for failure to meet certain obligations.
For example, the carrier’s share of responsibility and that of the shipper are difficult to determine. Our lawyers can help you clarify this point.
Skills
Our lawyers work in these areas:
Cabs, VTC (passenger car with driver), airlines, freight, road haulage, rail transport, air transport, passenger transport… Our lawyers represent transport professionals on the main legal issues in the world of transport.
Service
The firm offers its clients a full range of expertise to answer all their questions relating to the day-to-day management of their business.
The legislative environment of transport law is both varied and technical.
Our specialized lawyers can defend you in all aspects of transport law. They can handle your contractual and contentious disputes, both civil and criminal.
The firm’s expertise has been widely publicized through its involvement in cases against offending platforms such as UBER.
More specifically, the services that the firm can offer you are :
- Drafting of transport protocols or contracts;
- Preparation of legal action or defense, followed by representation before common law courts, administrative tribunals or courts of law;
- Negotiation to resolve a dispute or obtain an authorization (permit, etc.).
Whenever possible, the law firm’s primary objective is always to favor amicable negotiation before embarking on litigation.
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