Sector
The automotive and mobility industry is at a pivotal moment. Software-defined vehicles, energy and raw material security, autonomous driving, electrification, and global challenges are reshaping the market. We guide clients through this shift with legal know-how, deep industry knowledge, and strategic focus.
Legal certainty for the mobility of tomorrow
The ACES transformation – Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Shared – continues to evolve. Software is becoming the core value driver, and data a strategic asset. As a result, companies are facing increasingly complex legal challenges:
How can data-driven business models comply with GDPR and international privacy regimes? What type approval requirements apply to automated driving systems across jurisdictions? How can liability be allocated when AI-based decision-making systems are integrated into vehicles? What contractual safeguards are needed in the supply chain for over-the-air software updates? We help clients navigate these issues with legally sound, market-oriented solutions – scalable, resilient, and globally coordinated.
Market pressure is intensifying. New regulations like the EU Data Act, the AI Act, and the Cyber Resilience Act are reshaping the legal framework for data use, algorithmic decision-making, and system security. At the same time, shifting supply chains, export controls, and rising geopolitical tensions are impacting access to key technologies and raw materials. Sustainability and ESG compliance are becoming central to investment decisions and public perception.
Our team supports clients in adapting their compliance structures, managing environmental and human rights due diligence (e.g. under the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), developing IP and licensing strategies for emerging technologies, and mitigating risk from product recalls, class actions, and cross-border litigation. Those who act early gain strategic advantage – we provide the legal clarity to make that happen. Our approach: sharp analysis, clear guidance, and a deep understanding of market dynamics.
Our global Automotive and Mobility Sector team is one of the largest in the legal industry. We advise established OEMs as well as emerging market players – from cutting-edge tech start-ups to multinational platforms. Our strength lies in integrated, cross-practice collaboration: transactions, regulatory strategy, antitrust, litigation, product liability, and more. This allows us to deliver tailored legal solutions that turn complexity into clarity – reliable, strategic, and globally aligned.
Band 1 in Transportation: Road (Automotive)
(formerly known as “Transportation: Road (Carriage/Commercial)) Chambers USA
Recognized among the top firms in Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation
The Legal 500, United States
Recognized among the top firms in Advice to the transport sector
The Legal 500, Germany
