Derek Millard-Smith

Partner, Head of Consumer Law, Parking and Transport Infrastructure @Jmw Solicitors Llp

Manchester, GB

Head of Consumer Law. Approved Solicitor to the membership of the British Parking Association (BPA), established and leads BPA Lawline as a result of assisting parking operators, land owners and companies requiring parking control with compliance and consumer law issues for over 2 decades. Driving change in the Parking Industry and promoting values of the British Parking Association BPA and Chartered Trading Standards Institute CTSI. On behalf of the BPA and its members dealing and working closely with the ICO, DVLA, Trading Standards, Consumer Groups, MPs and Government to encourage consistency, transparency and a proportionate approach to consumer related parking matters and promote the Fair treatment of consumers.Notable cases, put together the legal team for ParkingEye Ltd v Beavis Supreme Court in 2015 With its companion case Cavendish Square Holding BV v Talal El Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67, these key precedent contract law cases concerning the validity of penalty clauses and the application of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive. Regular appearance on national TV and radio. Notably Sky News as parking pundit regarding parking related legal matters. Trading Standards Solicitor, leading JMW\'s consumer / parking/ trading law offering. Supporting businesses and individuals with Regulatory Compliance and Regulator Investigation and management to avoid or minimise the impact of prosecution and maximise reputation protection throughout. Bringing motorsports management and sponsorship expertise and connections to JMW\'s niche sports agency services. Assisting drivers and teams at all levels from grass roots to Formula 1. Free initial consultations.

College of Law Chester

PGDLaw and LPC, Law

University of Liverpool

BSc (Hons), Anatomy and Physiology

Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, Wiltshire

9 GCSEs including French and German, AS Level French, A Level Maths Chemistry Biology