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Transport tech

Providing legal solutions for transport technology and delivering strategic insights for businesses navigating the landscape of intelligent mobility and transportation innovation.

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Transportation is transforming. The focus is on new, efficient and cleaner modes of travel.

Zero-emission vehicles, self-driving vehicles, drones and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) play a pivotal role. Big Data is enabling more integrated, connected and responsive systems, revolutionising how people and goods move.

At the heart is transport technology, which is having a wide-ranging impact in the transport sector and across other industries including energy, infrastructure, real estate, data protection, cyber security, insurance and retail. In parallel, the legal and regulatory implications of rapid technological change grow more complex and the shift to more sustainable and innovative transport solutions creates opportunities and challenges for businesses navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Our expertise is combined with cutting-edge legal and regulatory experience, advising on projects from feasibility and R&D to commercialisation, including providing legal support to connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) innovators. Our team is recognised for our leadership in regulatory reform, grounded in real-world testing and shaping of standards.

Our seamless, multidisciplinary one-team approach delivering clear and consistent advice will equip you to navigate, compete, grow and thrive in this fast-moving and complex industry.

Our transport technology services cover a range of solutions from regulatory compliance to infrastructure development.

Services

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)

Legal and regulatory expertise in autonomous vehicle testing, deployment and standards shaping.

Emerging powertrain technologies

Advising on electric vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles and the development of associated infrastructure.

Road, rail, energy and connectivity infrastructure

Supporting the development and management of sustainable transport infrastructure across multiple sectors.

Data and cyber security

Ensuring compliance with data protection laws and cyber security standards for connected and autonomous systems.

Demand responsive transport (DRT)

Legal advice on flexible and personalised transport solutions, focusing on regulatory frameworks and operational support.

Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

Expertise in seamless, integrated mobility systems, advising on smart technologies and user-centric transport solutions.

Smart payment and ticketing systems

Legal guidance on implementing secure, innovative payment systems and ticketing technologies in the transport sector.

Real-time passenger data and information systems

Support with the development and use of real-time data systems, ensuring compliance with privacy and security laws.

Emerging transport modes

Advising on the legal aspects of new transport technologies, including e-scooters and drones, from regulation to deployment.

Examples of our work

VENTURER, FLOURISH, CAPRI, and ROBOPILOT projects

Advising, as legal partner, on regulatory frameworks and deployment of autonomous electric vehicles and pod technologies in the UK transport sector.

Zenzic and CCAV

Advising on the ResiCAV+ project, providing legal expertise on automotive cyber security for connected and autonomous vehicles, focusing on data protection and regulatory compliance.

RAC

Advising on developing connected car telematics solutions to enhance its insurance, fleet management, and breakdown services.

ULTra (BAA subsidiary)

Providing legal advice on the commercialisation and international licensing of driverless pods, including IP protection, operational agreements, and deployment at Heathrow Airport’s terminal 5.

Multiple app-based mobility providers

Supporting on the use of data-driven models to launch innovative demand-responsive and shared ride transport services.

Electric vehicle charging points

Advising clients on charging point installations, handling asset leases and securing government grant funding to support infrastructure expansion.

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What others say

“Whilst most law firms are capable of providing good quality legal advice, it is the individual lawyers’ personality that makes them and the firm stand out from others. The lawyers at Burges Salmon are friendly and personable. This combined with their excellent technical knowledge makes them trustworthy and capable of being seen as an extension to the client’s legal team.”

Legal 500 UK 2023

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