Automotive
The automotive sector is a globally competitive industry with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Although car ownership has increased dramatically over the past 50 years, more recent trends including an increase in electric vehicle ownership and younger drivers using alternative forms of transport, are keeping the sector on its toes.
Meet the team
Specialist guidance from expert lawyers
With wide ranging experience in all aspects of the automotive industry, our team aren’t just experts in the legal aspects, we’re truly passionate about the sector.
From supply chain and manufacturing to strategy and branding, we support automotive clients, whatever their challenge.
Our experience
We understand the constraints automotive businesses can face and the need to be adaptive and reactive in a sector which operates 24/7.
Problems with key components such a lack of chips can be catastrophic for businesses as can tooling and manufacturing issues. Our team regularly advises clients on supply chain and manufacturing issues, making sure your contracts are watertight and advising on next steps if an issue arises.
Our advice is strategic, taking on board your objectives and supporting you to achieve them. From entries to new markets to IP, branding and licensing, we’re here to help drive your business forward.
Our clients
Due to our comprehensive understanding of the industry, our team support clients across the entire automotive industry. We work with tier 1 and 2 suppliers including critical supply chain businesses as well as both vehicle and component Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Due to market sensitivities, many of our clients are confidential but they include organisations such as global classic car manufacturer, Morgan Motors. We advise a range of clients including global luxury car manufacturers and vehicle remanufacturers, a high-performance automotive transmission technology specialist, an organiser of an elite racing series and an international composite and carbon fibre manufacturer.
Intensive support and sector expertise gives client the edge in negotiations with luxury car manufacturer
Our client was a leading global composite and carbon fibre manufacturer, looking for advice regarding a large volume of high-value, business critical tooling and associated equipment.
We provided tactical advice around their contractual obligations and options, including negotiating with a global luxury car manufacturer.
As the client needed to deal with numerous commercial matters, we were able to buy them time during a sensitive period for them as a business. Our in-depth sector knowledge also allowed us to provide the client with strategic advice on wider employee and company structure matters.
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