About Us

Our Vision

Founded in 1999, our firm has been providing effective, affordable and often untraditional legal solution to our hundreds and thousands of clients over the years. Our law firm consists of remarkable team of expert trial attorneys in just about every field of law you can name and we are registered with a number of expert witness directories. Because of the comprehensive nature of the legal services we provide, our firm has been able to stay ahead of its league for decades. 

Our Mission

Headed by one of the most distinguished and experienced transportation advisors in the country, Graham Doughty, our firm have a sound base in the transportation industry, and we aim to put our resources to effective use for the success of our clients. Backed by hundreds of successful cases in different fields of road transport issues, and having being the preferred advisor for many companies, you can rest assured that your case is in safe hands with TMC Assist.

Senior Consultant

Graham Doughty LCGI, AAE, FIMI, FCILT, MCSFS, MSOE, MIRTE, MInstLM

Graham is one of the most distinguished and experienced Expert Transport Advisors in the country, handling hundreds of successful cases in different fields of road transportation. He is the preferred advisor for many UK companies and you can rest assured that your case is in safe hands with us. He served 13 years in the Royal Engineers as a mechanic in regimental servicing including plant and trailers and has held a Class 1 HGV (Category C+E LGV) licence since 1981. After leaving the Royal Engineers he joined the Metropolitan Police Service traffic division. He has City & Guilds certificates in Advanced Vehicle Examination, Air Brake Technology and Tachograph Analysis and Calibration and the Police Accident Investigation and Reconstruction course. In 2014 re-qualified and was awarded full Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Science. His accumulated skills have been put into practice providing evidence in all types of court (Crown and Coroners Court etc.,). He has also written a consultation paper on problems with tachograph legislation for the home office, this is likely to directly change the Transport Act.

Expert Witness / Northern Regional Office

John Macknight, MILT MSc

John served 20 years in the Royal Engineers, and later managed commercial transport on an international basis (since 1978). He holds a Class 1 HGV (Category C+E LGV) licence and studied at North London University, obtaining the Chartered Institute of Transport’s Certificate in Transport. He has been employed as a transport manager for several companies in the North of England. He is a member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and is registered with the Department of Transport Environment and Regions as an instructor in Air Freight Security.

Transport Consultant

Peter York MSOE MIRTE

Peter served 22 years in the Royal Engineers followed by 14 years with the Metropolitan Police, joining TMC Assist in 2016. Peter has held the Class 1 HGV licence (Category C+E LGV) licence since 1986. Peter is a qualified driving and maintenance instructor, he is also a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists for all groups of vehicles.