Our automotive industry law practice uses an interdisciplinary team approach, with representation by attorneys from many of our practice areas. As a unified group, our team of experts has successfully represented OEMs and many large and small U.S. and international Tier I, II and III suppliers, privately held and publicly traded. We have extensive experience representing suppliers with specialties ranging from advanced products and technologies to metal stamping in all legal issues they face – whether it involves a long term supply arrangement, a labor agreement, a workout, a sale or an acquisition, or a joint venture.
Over the years, our attorneys have represented automotive industry clients in the following selected areas:
Commercial Transactions
Represent OEMs and suppliers in developing, reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions in sales, leasing and distribution transactions
Structure and negotiate long term supply and other commercial arrangements
Represent suppliers in joint development arrangements
Structure, negotiate and document joint venture agreements
Advise on motor vehicle safety regulations
Represent buyers and sellers in all aspects of public andprivate mergers and acquisitions
Prepare, review and negotiate contracts for agency,distributorships, licenses, and technology transfersagreements, and requirements, service and tooling contracts
Prepare, review and negotiate loan, financing and privateofferings documents
Negotiate and bring to successful resolution out of courtsettlements
International Law
Export/import sales transactions
Trade, customs and export/import controls
International financing, taxation and planning
Design U.S. corporate structure for foreign-owned subsidiaries
Assist on all phases of U.S. startups owned or affiliated with foreign-based OEMs and suppliers
Structure, negotiate, and document international joint ventures and technology transfer and licensing agreements
Represent European and Asian automotive suppliers in U.S. acquisitions
International dispute resolution and complex litigation