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Being called to a Driver Conduct Hearing by the Traffic Commissioner can be a very stressful experience under any circumstances. Whether the hearing takes place in person at the Traffic Commissioner’s office or virtually, the pressure of responding to allegations and being cross examined by the Traffic Commissioner can lead to sleepless nights.

Rothera Bray’s Serious Injury Solicitor Greg Almond recently settled a case for a client involved in a road traffic accident, resulting in her requiring amputation of her leg below the knee and ultimately being awarded £1,950,000 in damages.

Rothera Bray’ Senior Associate Chris Powell recently spoke to Pete Rushmer, Founder and Managing Director of Flagship Partners and host of the podcast ‘A Half Dozen Things’ about his work as a transport lawyer at Rothera Bray. 

The government has announced that COVID-19 vaccinations are to become mandatory for care home staff. Staff are to be allowed a grace period in which to have the vaccine or face being redeployed away from frontline care or losing their job.

Seeking to put an end to the ‘blame game’, the long awaited ‘no fault’ divorce legislation was given Royal assent and became an Act of Parliament on 25th June 2020. Despite this it is not expected to be implemented until 6th April 2022.

Rothera Bray is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Excellence in Collaboration category at the 2021 East Midlands Chamber Business Awards.

In most cases applying for a new operator’s licence is a quick and easy exercise. At other times however, an O licence application can be a long and difficult process: Emails back and forth with the Central Licensing Office, further information requests and long delays. As an applicant, you may even find you and your business called to a Public Inquiry hearing by the Traffic Commissioner.

A trade mark is the embodiment of a business’ brand. Having a trade mark can make protecting your brand, and preventing consumer confusion more simple, cost-efficient and timely.

Transport Solicitor Chris Powell looks at 5 common mistakes transport companies can make when responding to a DVSA desk based assessment.

Transport Lawyer Chris Powell Powell and trainee solicitor Joanne Derbyshire explain what to expect if you have been called to attend a Driver Conduct Hearing with the Traffic Commissioner.

Life Interest Wills ensure your loved ones are provided for during their lifetime while protecting the value of assets for your beneficiaries.

There are many reasons why you would be minded to purchase a business, be this in relation to expanding your business offering, expanding your client base, or taking over a profitable business with existing customers, business assets, cash flow, and a proven track record for growth and success.