Automotive

We have specific know-how regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), connected and autonomous vehicles, in-vehicle data, etc.

We advise on competition law compliance, distribution models, cooperation with competitors, and technology transfers. We help clients to obtain merger clearance and represent them in antitrust investigations and damages claims.

We assist clients in M&A transactions, contract negotiations, commercial litigation, etc.

We advise on a wide range of technical regulations, including those applicable to chemicals and raw materials (REACH, CLP, etc.), components and spare parts, and other upstream supplier industries (chemicals, metals, plastics, glass, rubber, paints & coatings, leather, adhesives, lubricants, fuels, etc.).

We advise on the entire range of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets, etc.). We draft and negotiate licensing agreements and represent clients in IP litigation, including before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

We cover customs duties and regulations, trade defense (anti-dumping), export controls, sanctions, the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), international supply chain risks, etc.

We represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, including supply chain disputes and collective actions. We also advocate for clients in authority facing disputes defending products, raw materials, and chemicals etc.

We advise on GDPR and NIS2 compliance, draft privacy policies, and assist in cases of data breach, etc.

We advise on product safety and compliance, product liability, recalls, etc.

We advise on a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues including Green Deal, Green Transition, Circular Economy & Waste (ELV, WEEE, ROHS), green claims, and ESG due diligence and reporting requirements (CS3D, CSRD), forced labor laws, etc.