Taxi drivers encounter daily risks; it’s crucial for drivers to have legal protection. Evolving regulations such as changes to the highway code, over zealous driver policies, the emergence of 20 mph roads, as well as the rise of low traffic neighbourhoods, the risk of prosecution and loss of livelihood has never been greater.
legal.taxi is a brand of Chiltern Law Ltd and a collaboration with Cabvision Network Limited, bringing together a wealth of experience in their respective fields to offer professional services for professional taxi drivers and special offers to Cabvision clients (subject to terms and conditions).
All legal advice is provided by Chiltern Law Ltd or its partners or advisors. Cabvision Network Limited is not authorised to provide legal advice and is not a party to any of the services provided
Meet the team
Darren Rogers
Principal solicitor
Darren Rogers has a proven track record and experience defending London’s taxi drivers and has over 25 years of experience in criminal law, motoring law, licensing and appeals.
He has depth and breadth of experience with the taxi trade and understands the daily problems faced, especially from the legal advice he has provided UTAG and various high profile cases including a number of judicial reviews of Transport for London. He is equally committed to drivers who have increasingly come under attack with LTNs, 20mph zones and cycling vigilantes.
He has a wealth of experience dealing with high-profile cases spanning crime, licensing, and public law. His track record includes the defence of notable figures, such as the UK’s highest recorded speeder, high profile extradition and major crime.
Julie Heneghan
Business manager
Julie is part of the leadership team at legal.taxi and is consistently building the business, membership and meeting with drivers.
For over 25 years, Julie has been helping organisations achieve better results by developing and implementing effective strategies: sales, service, marketing, leadership, talent and operations.
Julie has an MBA which has helped with leadership roles within HP, KPMG, Logica/CGI, and several fast-growth scale-up tech and data businesses, where she has built and led high-performing teams, delivering growth across direct and channel sales, and enhanced customer experience and retention.
Angela Clarkson
Senior Paralegal & Licensing Specialist
Angela requires little introduction, she is a well-known and highly respected figure within the trade. Formerly the Deputy General Secretary of the United Cabbies Group and currently a Director of the United Trade Action Group, Angela brings with her a wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to supporting both the industry and individual drivers.
Over the years, Angela has played a pivotal role in advocating for the trade, frequently attending reconsideration hearings and successfully representing drivers to secure positive outcomes. Her strong relationships across all departments within Transport for London, combined with the respect she commands from the regulatory body, underline her effectiveness and credibility.
What sets Angela apart is her deep understanding of the challenges drivers face, gained not just through advocacy, but from behind the wheel herself. As an active taxi driver, she remains closely connected to the day-to-day realities of the profession.
Her “can do” attitude and dogged perseverance make her an invaluable advocate and a true asset to the members and will be a key figure in growing legal.taxi.
Steve Dewell
Paralegal and Senior Heathrow Representative
Steve Dewell brings nearly four decades of frontline experience as a licensed taxi driver, combined with a long-standing track record of supporting fellow drivers through some of the most complex challenges in the trade. Highly respected and well known across the industry, Steve has dedicated much of his professional life to standing up for the rights of drivers—both individually and collectively.
Formerly part of the leadership team at the United Cabbies Group, Steve has always been a strong voice for the trade. Whether working behind the scenes or stepping up in high-profile negotiations, his unwavering commitment to the profession has earned him deep trust and respect. Over the years, he has quietly helped countless drivers navigate licensing disputes, regulatory pressure, and legal compliance issues, often securing positive outcomes that others thought were out of reach.
As Senior Heathrow Representative and Paralegal at legal.taxi, Steve plays a crucial role in one of the most regulated and high-pressure environments in the UK: Heathrow Airport. He is regularly on the ground, supporting drivers through hearings, enforcement issues, appeals, and day-to-day compliance concerns. His presence at Heathrow is not just valuable, it’s essential. Drivers rely on his calm authority, sharp insight, and knowledge of the regulations that govern their livelihood.
What sets Steve apart is his dual perspective: he’s not just an advocate, he’s one of the drivers himself. Still active behind the wheel, Steve experiences the same conditions, frustrations, and challenges that legal.taxi’s members face every day. This lived experience gives his guidance authenticity, relevance, and weight.
He is widely regarded as someone who simply gets things done. “Sorry, I can’t help” isn’t in Steve’s vocabulary. He approaches every case, every question, and every driver with the same determination to make a difference, no matter how big or small the issue.
Steve Dewell is more than a representative; he’s a real asset to the legal.taxi team. His depth of experience, legal know-how, and unwavering focus on drivers’ wellbeing make him an invaluable resource and a driving force behind our mission to protect and support the trade.