Driving Division Networking Event

Richard Turfitt joined the Health and Safety Executive in 1999 and helped establish their Litigation and Enforcement Advisory team.
Richard helped to found the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association and is a serving Justice of the Peace.
Richard Turfitt was appointed as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England in May 2008.
Richard was appointed Senior Traffic Commissioner in June 2017.

Laura is one of the country’s leading lawyers advising & representing commercial vehicle operators across the haulage, coach and bus sector on the full spectrum of matters relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial vehicles.
JMW Solicitors LLP strive to offer the very best in professional legal services.

Scott is a partner and co-head of the commercial road transport department at JMW Solicitors LLP.
I advise and represent haulage, coach, and bus operators on all aspects of licensing and regulation in the UK.
I have over 15 years of experience in this niche and complex area of law, and I am ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading practitioner in the field.

My mission is to help operators comply with the legal and regulatory requirements, protect their reputation and livelihood, and achieve their business objectives.
I have a proven track record of successfully handling public inquiries before the Traffic Commissioner, fatal road traffic accidents, health and safety and environment agency investigations and prosecutions, and dispute resolution.
I also have extensive knowledge of maintenance systems and drivers hours regulations, and I regularly deliver training and seminars on these topics.
I am passionate about the road transport industry and its challenges, and I strive to provide pragmatic, proactive, and tailored advice to my clients.

Sue advises all types of clients how to comply with the onerous PAYE, NIC, Employment Income Tax and Construction Industry Scheme reporting obligations.
She can assist clients with the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims.
She specialises in the interaction of IR35, PAYE Agency Worker Regulations and Managed Service Company rules.