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HGV Public Inquiries
Public Inquiries can be the ultimate nightmare for an HGV operator. The operator’s licence is at risk and the fact of the inquiry is published so that other operators, clients and the wider community often come to know about it – even more so if the proceedings are reported in the local or trade press.
Faced with the threat of curtailment, suspension or even revocation of the operator’s licence, and often with very little notice given, an operator must carry on with the day-to-day running of their haulage operation whilst also preparing for a legal hearing upon which the future of the whole business can depend. In these situations cost will be a factor, but even more is the issue of expertise, and that is where Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law solicitors can help.
Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law's team of road transport lawyers have over 35 years of experience in preparing hauliers for Public Inquiries as well as representing them at hearings before Traffic Commissioners. When your operator’s licence is at risk it is vitally important that you instruct a genuine specialist professional who is properly accredited and regulated, and who specialises in this niche legal field.
If you have had a call up to a Public Inquiry don’t waste another minute worrying, call us on 01279 818280 and let us help to try to keep your transport operation on the road.
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