In association with: HGV Legal Services. Stop the clock. 24 hour legal cover for a fixed annual fee

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1 In association with: HGV Legal Services Stop the clock. 24 hour legal cover for a fixed annual fee

2 Time may not be on your side but we are What is it? provides the future of legal advice through 24/7 guidance and representation. Our bespoke service is uniquely tailored for the HGV sector and based on a thousand first hand experiences. Stop the clock. Backhouse Jones are industry specific transport lawyers and we ve reengineered the conventional approach to legal fees. Look closely at the watch on the front cover and you will see it has no hands on the dial. That s because challenges the historic legal attachment to the hourly rate. We understand that nothing irritates operators more than having to pay legal fees by the hour to be represented at an Employment Tribunal or Public Inquiry. We have developed a subscription scheme providing comprehensive industry specific advice for a fixed annual fee. We fix legal problems and fix the price. We not only understand our business but we understand yours too. Our unrivalled reputation ensures you continue to do better and at a fixed price. Our industry specific experience allows us to deliver immediate advice when needed. Our lawyers provide practical and resolute guidance that quickly identifies the issues enabling them to be effectively resolved. minimises the calamities and costs that can arise from legal issues and regulatory compliance. We assume daily responsibility allowing you to concentrate on the core business of running a successful transport operation. Our legal advice is renowned for extreme precision and is now as accessible and as accurate as a wristwatch but accurate timekeeping is just not needed with. Don t clock watch your legal and compliance issues by signing up for unlimited legal advice from the industry s leading lawyers with the certainty of a fixed annual fee. Just as you only need one watch, you only need one legal protection scheme. What does it cost? The pricing scale is based on the number of vehicles you operate starting from 30p per vehicle per day. Improve your current approach to compliance and start again. Just complete the form at the and redefine the time you dedicate to compliance. Your fleet size will fix your fee. REGULATORY DEFENCE OF PROSECUTIONS EMPLOYMENT CORPORATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

3 What do I get for my fixed fee? Regulatory Advice, Defence and Representation Advice in respect of Applications for Operators Licences Prosecutions in the UK VOSA Investigations Representation at Public Inquiries Driver Conduct Hearings Implications of Insolvency/Bankruptcy on the Operator s Licence Advice on HSE Issues and Prosecutions Advice on Environmental Issues and Prosecutions Fixed Penalty (and immobilisation) or any other penalty schemes Defence of Prosecutions Construction and Use (including weight/length/condition) Drivers Hours Tachograph and Recording Equipment Employment Advice Representation at Employment Tribunal Drafting of compromise and other settlement agreements Advice and assistance on all standard employment enquiries including: The Working Time Regulations 1998 (as amended) The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 Misconduct and disciplinary matters (including dismissal) Wages, bonuses, attendance bonuses, overtime and general pay disputes Holidays Unlawful deduction from wages, loans and training costs Sickness absence and long term illness Maternity and Paternity leave Parental leave and time off for dependants Flexible working requests Confidentiality and restrictive covenants The Equality Act 2010 (including sex, disability, race, age, sexual orientation, disability related discrimination) Agency Worker Regulations 2010 Issues relating to casual, self employed and agency staff Reviewing and updating contracts of employment Reviewing and updating handbooks Optional extras includes a free legal consultation and discounted rates in the following areas. Commercial Commercial contracts (including terms and conditions of trading, supply agreements, contracts for services and agency, distribution and franchising agreements) Commercial disputes arising out of any aspect of the business (for example, breach of contract or sale of goods claims) Debt Recovery Property Sale & Purchase of property and land Leases Dilapidation issues Landlord & Tenant issues Option agreements Re-Financing Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Company disposals Management buy-ins / buy-outs Group and Company restructures Joint Ventures Investment and Shareholders Agreements Banking and Finance Corporate Recovery Company Formations Partnership and LLP advice & information Corporate Governance & Companies Act compliance

4 Time to sign Annual subscription charge plus VAT. 24 hour protection from 30p per vehicle per day Number of Vehicles Non CPT Member Rate Per Annum T&L reader reduction (7.5% discount) Per Annum Number of Vehicles Non CPT Member Rate Per Annum T&L reader reduction (7.5% discount) Per Annum pa 111 pa pa 222 pa pa 333 pa pa 444 pa pa 555 pa pa 666 pa pa 777 pa pa 888 pa pa 999 pa pa 1110 pa pa 1221 pa pa 1332 pa pa 1443 pa pa 1554 pa pa 1665 pa pa 1776 pa pa 1887 pa pa 1998 pa pa 2109 pa pa 2220 pa pa 2331 pa pa 2442 pa pa 2553 pa pa 2664 pa pa 2775 pa pa 2886 pa pa 2997 pa pa 3108 pa pa 3219 pa pa 3330 pa pa 3441 pa pa 3552 pa pa 3663 pa pa 3774 pa pa 3885 pa pa 3996 pa pa 4107 pa pa 4218 pa pa 4329 pa pa 4440 pa pa 4551 pa pa 4662 pa pa 4773 pa pa 4884 pa pa 4995 pa pa 5106 pa pa 5217 pa pa 5328 pa pa 5439 pa pa 5550 pa Price on application for 50+ vehicles.

5 You need to know What is not included in the Scheme (for example: LEZ or any other emissions scheme, congestion schemes, immigration and asylum, foreign deposits, etc). Important: Exclusions and limitations to the provision of the package. Tribunal, Inquiry or Inquest brought against you that occur within three months of your subscription to. Fines, damages, awards, costs or similar expenses ordered against or agreed to be paid by you in the course of or in conclusion of any criminal or civil proceedings. Tribunal, Inquiry or Inquest brought against you arising out of or relating to death, bodily or psychological injury, property damage, pollution and other environmental issues, health and safety and driver offences (for the purpose of this exclusion driver offences shall mean the following: driver-related manslaughter; dangerous, careless or inconsiderate driving; driving or attempting to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs; failure to comply with signs, signals, directions or restrictions, speed limits; obstruction and parking; failure to furnish information; driving without insurance or driving licence or Driver CPC; the use of hand-held devices whilst driving; failure to wear seatbelt). The cost of appeal against convictions, fixed penalties or other similar impositions, civil or criminal or the cost of appeal against any decision of any Employment Tribunal or Traffic Commissioners. Tribunal, Inquiry or Inquest brought against you arising out of dishonest, intentional or reckless acts or omissions of you or your servant or agents. Any legal costs and/or fees that have not been approved by Backhouse Jones Solicitors. Any compensation or other award or costs ordered or agreed in the course of employment cases. Driver offending is not included in the scheme. Any penalty, fine or other similar imposition, third-party costs or other expenses arising under any fixed penalty process or other penalty scheme or deposit scheme (criminal or civil) howsoever arising Backhouse Jones Solicitors The Printworks, Hey Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9WD DX Clitheroe Discrimination cases that are listed for more than one day are excluded and are charged at a discounted hourly rate plus VAT and disbursements. For the avoidance of doubt one day discrimination cases are included. All matters arising out of/in respect of war, riots, civil commotion, insurrection and other force majeure events. Any legal expenses exceeding 75,000 per enquiry. Competition related matters. Please note: Whilst the exclusions and limitations may apply to hearings and substantive proceedings they will not deprive you of advice and guidance in the first instance limited to one hour and thereafter at preferential rates. Backhouse Jones Solicitors Office details 22 Greencoat Place, London, SW1P 1PR telephone: fax: julia.davies@backhouses.co.uk