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What we do for our clients
The automotive industry at all levels is continuing to undergo significant change and all market participants are facing not only increased challenges, but also many opportunities. The global downturn has seen a dramatic reduction on production and demand and whilst this contraction has eased, and even reversed, the world has changed and the sector will need to change with it. The Western economies remain mature and with limited opportunities for significant growth. In contrast, the markets and manufacturing bases in India, Asia and other emerging economies continue to offer long term opportunities both for production and sales. All participants in the manufacturing chain are having to reduce costs and on the consumer side, dealerships and finance houses are having to find new and innovative ways to attract and retain business and comply with an ever increasing burden of consumer focused legislation and regulation. Whilst the automotive industry is at the centre of concerns about climate change, it is also at the forefront of delivering environmental solutions through more efficient and cleaner technologies.
How we can help
In this complex sector, Eversheds offers clients an unparalleled and distinctive service. Our dedicated team of automotive lawyers provides you with quality advice across all legal disciplines, but clients also benefit from our in-depth industry knowledge which has been key to our working successfully with over 100 clients in the sector. We have extensive experience working with both regional and large multi-national companies and our clients include: original equipment manufacturers; component manufacturers; dealerships; supply chain management advisors and logistics advisors; aftermarket suppliers; international automotive companies and auto finance houses
We regularly handle work in the following key areas:
- Strategic alliances
- Supply chain management and outsourcing
- Global risk management
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate transactions
- Competition and antitrust
- Environmental law
- Regulatory
- Human resources and employment
- Real estate
- Litigation and dispute management
- International arbitration
- Product liability
- Intellectual property
- Banking and finance
- Restructuring
- Information technology
Eversheds acts for clients across the whole of the automotive industry including:
- vehicle manufacturers and OEMs
- component manufacturers
- aftermarket suppliers
- dealerships
- supply chain management and logistics advisers
- autofinance houses.
We act for our automotive clients on a wide range of sector specific matters. The work ranges from establishing international joint ventures, acquisition and disposal work to advising on manufacturing regulations, product liability issues and their supply contract needs. We advise clients on the protection and licensing of technology worldwide and the management of disputes that arise. Our environmental practice is able to steer clients through the volume of worldwide green legislation that exists.
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