Transport
All transport projects involve numerous inter-related and interdependent issues. The risk, regulatory and contractual consequences of such issues require specialist legal advice and support. Given the interface between European Union, UK and Scottish laws operating in a complex technical, commercial and regulatory environment demands legal advisors who understand the key issues and who can provide support in a timely and pro-active way.
The Biggart Baillie team offers an experienced, innovative and pro-active service to assess, advise and resolve these complexities. This includes industry restructuring, transport franchises, regulatory and licensing issues, property and premises and accident and insurance litigation.
Our expertise covers all passenger, freight and infrastructure matters regardless of transport mode - road, rail, air, and sea.
What we do...
Structure - we are experienced in advising on the formation of appropriate contractual and regulatory matrices as well as in franchise negotiation, compliance and handover matters. In addition to being able to advise on business acquisitions and sales we can help you correctly structure joint ventures.
Projects - we have the expertise to advise on all aspects of your project, from the existence of permitted development rights for planning purposes or obtaining and exercising statutory powers through to enhancement and asset protection (risk allocation) agreements. In doing so we will advise on procurement and funding issues and the terms of construction and engineering contracts.
Property - we can advise on acquisition (or disposal) leasing and sub-leasing matters as well as property income opportunities. Infrastructure and service provision inevitably need property (or at least access to it). To facilitate your property dealings, we will advise you on any applicable change and closure procedures.
Operations - we will help keep your operations going with advice on:
- Vehicle and operational licensing
- Fleet and spares leases
- Access and service agreements
- Ticketing and marketing matters
- Freight and carriage contracts
- Maintenance contracts
- Employment law services
Support - we can also assist with contingency planning and with incident support. All incidents are regrettable and no one likes contemplating them, however, it can be comforting to know that in dealing with the consequences of such events you have a competent and experienced accident and insurance litigation team on your side.
Contacts for Transport