About
Partner and Head of Transport Law at Ashtons Legal in England, Tim Ridyard qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and specialises in regulatory matters with a niche in road transport regulatory law, including defending regulatory criminal cases and guiding clients through investigations. He holds Higher Rights (Criminal), is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport, and is ranked National Rank 1 in Chambers & Partners and named a Leading Individual in the Legal 500.
Practice areas
Transport & ShippingRegulatoryCriminal DefenceComplianceAdministrative / Public Law
Office
Expertise
Road transport regulatory lawOperator licensingDrivers' hours and tachograph complianceConstruction and use; vehicle maintenanceDriver conduct and complianceTraffic Commissioner public inquiriesRegulatory criminal defence and investigationsRepresentation in Magistrates', Crown and Crown Courts
Education
- Newcastle University — BA Hons Combined Studies (1976–1979)
- Durham University — Postgraduate Certificate of Education (1979–1980)
- Trent Polytechnic — CPE (1986–1987)
- Trent Polytechnic — Law Society Finals (1987–1988)
Admissions
- Qualified as a solicitor (1990)
- Higher Rights (Criminal) qualification
- Chartered Member, Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT)
- Member, Law Society
Languages
EnglishSwedishGerman