As the industry transforms to meet the challenges of electrification, rapidly evolving mobility models and enhanced connectivity, whilst seeking solutions to challenges posed by geopolitical shifts and an increasingly complex EU regulatory environment, our team is on hand to give multidisciplinary advice on critical issues.
We provide legal and strategic support on competition, trade and regulatory issues, impacting the automotive industry, complemented by sector-specific expertise in M&A, disputes and commercial agreements.
Our experience includes acting for most of the major vehicle manufacturers and industry associations on the competition and regulatory law aspects of critical business conduct-related issues, including in investigations, disputes and transactions.
Our preeminent trade practice has extensive experience in relation to automotive subsidies, anti-dumping duties and customs matters.
We are particularly known for our expertise in the area of vehicle distribution, including designing pan-European distribution systems, advising on the conclusion and termination of distribution agreements and successfully representing suppliers and distributors in settlement negotiations and disputes.
