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Tim Holmes
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Motoring issues
Very good very professional helpful easy first class
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Smith Bowyer Clarke
01332 987420
Road Transport Lawyers for HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe. We provide simple, straightforward, and practical legal solutions to all your transport problems. We represent motorists nationwide, whether they are looking to avoid a disqualification or to defend a prosecution. Read more...
Also known as - Smith Bowyer Clarke Road Transport Lawyers, SBC Motoring Law
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This review has been left by a verified client who used Smith Bowyer Clarke.
Matter Type:
Dangerous driving
Laura
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Thank you
Thank you so much for your support over the last few months. Amazing service from yourself and also from jas
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Naveed
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Wonderful ,Excellent and professional
They are excellent and professional people,They are super professional
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Nick
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DVSA CPC tacho infringement support
As professional tacho drivers, a colleague and I were recently caught out by VOSA.
We had been summoned to magistrates court, to face a series of allegations in regard to alleged breach of regulations.
Unsure of our legal position we contact Harry at SBC for help and advice.
Harry, a gentleman barrister with considerable significant legal experience, provided us with a crucial oversight of the issues at hand.
He explained the legality of the allegations, and the strategic options available in regard to defense. He also accurately outlined likelihood of outcome.
His help was impartial, constructive, reassuring ( under the circumstances) and crucial.
When backed into a corner, you need good people around you.. and if ever in a tight spot, legally, again - I know who to call.
Much appreciated, Harry and the Team!
N and A.
Leicester
A representative from Smith Bowyer Clarke responded to this review on 29 November, 2024:
Dear Nick, Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. Best of luck in the future!
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Hayley
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Excellent Representation
Thank you for your help and advice dealing with the Traffic Commissioner. Quickly resolved and dealt with so professionally.
Thanks again.
HWT
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Matter Type:
Licensing
Bodgan
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Thank you
Thank you Laura for helping me.
5 stars services for the job they done
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Matter Type:
Goods vehicles - operators licence
Luke
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Driver Conduct hearing. Harry Bowyer
Brilliant superb result thank you for everything.
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Matter Type:
Taxi offences - licensing investigations
Issoufou
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Licence Révocation
Many thanks for your excellent work on my behalf. You were so thorough, persistent, fair and transparent. I shall always say, “I had the best possible solicitor” to fight my cause.
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Matter Type:
Taxi offences - licensing investigations
Ahmed
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Subject: Appreciation for Exceptional Legal Support
Dear Laura Newton,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding support and expertise in resolving my recent legal matter with Transport for London.
Facing the sudden revocation of my Transport for London license was an incredibly daunting experience, and I cannot thank you enough for stepping in on such short notice and providing me with the necessary legal assistance. Your prompt action and dedication to my case were truly remarkable.
Your knowledge and skill in navigating the complexities of the legal system were evident throughout the process. Your strategic approach and attention to detail played a pivotal role in achieving the favorable outcome of having Transport for London drop the case against me.
Not only did you handle my case with professionalism and proficiency, but you also demonstrated genuine care and empathy towards my situation. Your willingness to listen, provide reassurance, and answer all my questions alleviated much of the stress and uncertainty I was feeling.
I am sincerely grateful for your hard work, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for me. Your efforts have made a significant difference in my life, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done.
Please accept my deepest appreciation for your exceptional legal support. I will not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone in need of expert legal representation in the future.
Thank you once again for everything, Laura. Your professionalism, expertise, and kindness have made a lasting impression on me, and I am truly grateful to have had you as my solicitor.
Warm regards,
[Ahmed]
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Matter Type:
Goods vehicles - operators licence
Pete
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Civil Penalty Appeal
We employed the services of Smith Bowyer Clarke to act on our behalf in the defence of a case of clandestine entrants with one of our motorsport transport lorries.
Throughout the process, Smith Bowyer Clarke have been efficient and professional and managed to achieve a very favourable outcome for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Marc
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Marc
I do not often publish reviews because I reserve them only when I am either very satisfied or very dissatisfied with the product or service rendered.
Regarding Smith Bowyer Clarke, I was extremely satisfied with the collaboration with this company. I had the opportunity to get advices from professionals who were very responsive and perfectly mastered their subject (Simon Clarke in my specific case). I therefore recommend this company.
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Matter Type:
Goods vehicles - operators licence
Christopher
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Christopher
Harry Bowyer from Smith Bowyer Clarke, helped us with a public enquiry, he was very efficient and professional and we got a very good outcome at the enquiry thanks to Harry, much appreciated
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Mark
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Mark
Due to a misunderstanding I was stuck with €10k of ULEZ fines. SBC helped me to reduce this to €1.5k A very prompt and professional service. Thanks
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Matter Type:
Failure to furnish identification
Thistle
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Thistle
Cannot recommend highly enough Laura Newton, who got the fine reduced considerably and points reduced for a speeding charge. Without the help of Laura contacting Cumbria Court and explaning that my address had changed and not receiving notice of this to reply back in time, the fee was going to be £1,150.00 fine and 6 points. Laura did an amazing job to get all reduced considerably!!!!
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Matter Type:
Speeding offences
Luca
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Luca
Highly recommend SBC! Honest, transparent and professional legal services. I was represented by Millicent who is a superb barrister! SBC are very informative and supportive and adopt a fixed fee system. Thank you again Millicent and SBC
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Description
The road transport industry is one of the most heavily regulated in Europe and can often appear confusing. That’s why you need a law firm that knows the industry inside out. Many of our lawyers are CPC accredited Transport Managers and have an insight into the practicalities of running a compliant road transport business. Smith Bowyer Clarke are firmly on the side of the Operator and Driver – We do not prosecute for the CPS or the DVSA.
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Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Regulatory Defence
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Driving offences
- Appeal driving conviction
- Careless driving
- Convicted in absence
- Dangerous driving
- Dangerous vehicle conditions
- Death By Careless Driving
- Death by dangerous driving
- Discretionary disqualification
- Disqualification removal
- Drink driving
- Driving Whilst Unfit
- Driving Without Due Care
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Driving without a licence
- Driving without insurance
- Drug driving
- Drunk in charge
- Early return of driving licence
- Exceptional Hardship
- Failing to notify DVLA
- Failure to furnish identification
- Failure to provide a blood sample
- Failure to provide a specimen
- Goods vehicles - operators licence
- Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
- Mobile phone offences
- New Driver Provisions
- Notice of intended prosecution
- Recognition of disqualification
- Restoration of licence
- Road rage incidents
- Serious injury by dangerous driving
- Signs and signal offences
- Special Reasons
- Speeding offences
- Stopping and reporting
- Taxi offences
- Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
- Taxi offences - licensing investigations
- Taxi offences - points and disqualification
- Totting Up Driving Ban