Transport & Logistics Lawyers

We're a strategic partner to the transport & logistics sector — providing end-to-end legal support tailored to its unique landscape.

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We’re proud to advise a wide range of clients across the transport and logistics sector, from national haulage operators and freight forwarders to warehousing providers, coach companies, supply chain specialists, trade associations and industry bodies.

Transport and logistics businesses operate in a world of tight margins, rising costs, regulatory scrutiny and constant operational pressures. Whether you're managing a fleet, negotiating warehousing space, handling workforce issues or responding to a compliance investigation, the demands are relentless — and the risks are real.

That’s why our legal advice is always grounded in commercial reality. From mergers and acquisitions to employment law, regulatory defence, commercial and real estate, we provide end-to-end legal support tailored to the sector’s unique landscape.

As your strategic partner, we’re here to keep your business moving by helping to navigate:

Ever-changing regulatory frameworks and health and safety compliance.
Driver shortages and employment law challenges.
Depot and logistics site acquisition pressures.
Contractual risk in warehousing and carriage agreements.
Public inquiries and reputational risk.
Business continuity and succession planning.
Autonomous vehicle regulations.
The road to net zero and decarbonisation.

We’re proud to work with the likes of Boughey Distribution Ltd, Irizar, Knowles Logistics, Leyland Trucks, LTS Global Distribution, NWF, Peel Waters, Quay Transport, RHA, Rhenus Logistics and Terminal Investment Ltd. We're also proud members of Mersey Maritime, Women in Logistics and the Northern Automotive Alliance.

We’re multi-award-winning, recognised by The Times Best Law Firms, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We’re also the Regional Law Firm of the Year for 2025.

Talk to us to find out how we can support you — give us a call on 0333 004 4488, send us an email at hello@brabners.com or complete our contact form and a member of our team will contact you.

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Experienced, accredited transport & logistics lawyers

Our transport and logistics team contains leading legal professionals with decades of experience in the sector, including advising leading trade bodies and supporting some of the UK’s largest transport operators. We can deploy the right combination of experts to solve your problems quickly.

Notably, Partner and corporate lawyer Brett Cooper brings over 16 years of sector-specific expertise. Prior to joining us, Brett was Head of Corporate at a leading road transport law firm and has recently been reappointed as the Company Secretary of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

Michael Winder is an experienced commercial lawyer with expertise in terms and conditions of trade, distribution, manufacturing and logistics agreements and much more. He leads our public procurement team and is a senior adviser on many major infrastructure projects.

Regulatory specialist Lachlan Nisbet provides valuable guidance on compliance, health and safety and much more. He leads our Brabners Protect offering and acts for major businesses like Peel Ports Group.

Meet the team

Brett Cooper

Partner

Michael Winder

Partner

Lachlan Nisbet

Partner

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Commercial & corporate

A key strength of our team lies in our ability to draft, negotiate and advise on complex commercial contracts such as transport, logistics and warehousing agreements. These incorporate many industry body terms like the UKWA Conditions of Storage and RHA Conditions of Carriage. We work closely with you to ensure that contracts aren’t just legally robust but commercially sound and operationally practical. We can also tailor agreements to specific business models.

When it comes to corporate transactions, we’ve advised many HGV and bus and coach businesses on their M&A requirements — whether it’s a retirement sale or growth through strategic acquisitions. Our corporate team is proudly recognised as one of the UK's most active deal makers by Experian.

Our corporate expertise

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Regulatory & litigation

Our regulatory and professional conduct team has represented clients in some of the most high-profile and sensitive investigations of recent decades. We also have extensive experience in complex regulatory investigations and judicial reviews.

Plus, in a sector where legal disputes can significantly hamper operations, damage reputations and impact the bottom line, our specialist litigation team offers commercially-focused dispute resolution that protects your interests and minimises disruption. Whether it’s contractual disputes, regulatory investigations, employment issues or reputational risks, we act swiftly and strategically to resolve matters (often before they reach court).

Our litigation expertise

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Employment & property

Our employment law specialists act for a wide range of employers — from SMEs to some of the UK’s largest transport and logistics operators — helping them to navigate complex workforce challenges while protecting their reputation and commercial interests. We provide advice on TUPE and outsourcing, redundancy and restructuring, contracts and policies, executive severance and settlement agreements, employment tribunals and trade union and employee relations.

When it comes to real estate, our extensive team specialises in transport depot acquisitions, disposals and leasing, with a strong track record in advising last-mile logistics providers, national retailers and property developers. Our expertise also includes sale and leaseback arrangements, landlord and tenant negotiations, real estate finance (and refinancing), portfolio management and strategic site planning.

Our real estate expertise