Philip Somarakis

Partner and specialist road traffic and regulatory lawyer. Recognised as a motoring law expert, particularly in relation to speeding and drink driving offences. I have appeared on BBC's Watchdog, commenting on laser speed detection devices. I have given a number of presentations to the fleet industry on corporate manslaughter and managing on road risk. I am currently advising companies on compliance issues to do with the new Bribery Act 2010 and continue to give lectures in this field. I also specialise in advising clients who have had their driving licences revoked on medical grounds. I have sucessfully taken such cases to appeal which has resulted in clients having their driving licences reinstated. I am also a recognised Licensing Lawyer. I act for bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as for off-licence holders. I have represented licensees at over 100 council hearings involving applications for the grant, variation or review of premises licences