Who are we?

After qualifying as a Solicitor in 2004, Carolyn commenced employment in a niche criminal practice where she remained for two years. During that time, she obtained her Duty Solicitor status and worked in police stations and criminal courts in order to represent suspects/defendants nationally.

In 2006, after taking up employment at Woodfines LLP, (Milton Keynes) in the Crime and Regulatory Department, she was recruited to assist with the prosecution of offences on behalf of the DVSA. After obtaining her Higher Rights of Audience, she went on to conduct trials in the Crown Courts and represented defendants in the Court of Appeal.

After being made partner in 2010, Carolyn continued to expand her transport law caseload and expertise, representing clients before the Upper Tribunal in relation to appeals against decisions of the Traffic Commissioner.

After successfully applying to the University of Swansea in 2013, Carolyn became an assessor for those who wished to participate in the Police Station and Duty Solicitor Accreditation examinations.

In October 2015, Carolyn was delighted to be appointed by the Master of the Rolls, The Lord Chancellor, to sit as a legal member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (or “SDT”). This appointment prompted her to think about her career in the longer term, whereupon she set up CE Transport Law Ltd.

Catherine joined CE Transport Law in July 2021 as a trainee solicitor and qualified in July 2023.  With a long standing interest in transport law and having previously worked as a transport manager Catherine is able to offer clients legal and practical advice when they find themselves faced with attending a Public Inquiry or Preliminary Hearing.  Catherine has now successfully represented clients in hearings in Bristol, Cambridge, Eastbourne and Golborne achieving favourable results and receiving excellent reviews.  Catherine has also represented the DVSA in the Magistrates Courts and in 2024 is looking to undertake more criminal work and to obtain her higher rights of audience which will allow her to represent clients in the Crown Court.

Chris joined CE Transport Law in October 2023 as a Solicitor. Chris qualified as a Solicitor in August 2012. He began his career in general criminal practice with Lawtons Solicitors, representing clients at PACE interviews and appeared regularly at the Magistrates Court in defence of his clients. He achieved higher rights of audience allowing him to appear at the Crown Court. He moved into crime and regulatory roles at DWF LLP and Kennedys Law LLP. Whilst at those firms he represented companies and drivers involved in complex road traffic collisions involving serious injury and fatality at the Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Inquest. Chris also undertook regulatory work to include Private Prosecution, Health and Safety (fatal and serious injury) and Trading Standards offences. Chris has also worked in the public sector with the Crown Prosecution Service as a Senior Crown Prosecutor, he prosecuted the most serious of offences to include serious violence, fatal road traffic collisions and Murder. Chris has recently joined C E Transport and brings with him a well rounded skillset and broad experience.

Ranya joined CE Transport Law in September 2023 as a Paralegal. Recently completing her LLB law degree at Aston University and graduating with a First Class Honours, Ranya is hoping to gain and expand her experience working in transport law. Whilst having an interest in transport law, Ranya also has experience working in Private Client Services during her academic placement year at University. This enabled her to gain valuable knowledge and increase her legal experience. Ranya is hoping to push her career in law further as she is aiming to qualify as a Solicitor in the near future.