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Mobility

Law Firm in the Netherlands specialised in Mobility

The mobility sector is constantly changing. There are various current developments and social ambitions that have an impact on freight transport, passenger transport, the public transport sector and the automotive industry. Examples include smart-cities, smart goods transport, sustainable mobility, autonomous and electric shared cars. Our knowledge and experience is based on the work we have been doing for years for leading parties in this industry such as transport companies, developers and investors in logistics real estate, authorised distributors of car brands, financial institutions, insurers or parties focusing on parking management and transport and delivery services. This makes us the ideal partner to exchange thought and advise you. We are actively involved in  finding solutions for the challenges in your sector, whether it concerns sustainability issues, financing of mobility or emerging technologies. Rather than just advising you on the legal framework, we will point you towards the possibilities.

Legal trends & developments within Mobility

In an era of rapidly changing mobility needs, it is crucial to stay abreast of the legal aspects surrounding mobility. Whether it is mobility of people or transportation of goods, we are here to help you navigate and anticipate mobility challenges, such as:

  • The automotive sector's transition to sustainable mobility, new distribution concepts and optimal forms of financing;
  • The demand for sustainable and affordable public transport in a challenging labour market;
  • The demand for larger distribution centres due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and consumers' need for convenience and fast delivery;
  • The challenges of privacy, data security and data sharing in designing and setting up smart mobility concepts.

Our Mobility areas of expertise

Within Mobility, our sector team has expertise in advising on distribution model (channel) of the future and legal implications, as well as on Private Lease & Personal Finance. We are specialists in distribution channels and financing solutions for importers and distributors.

"Good knowledge of the automotive sector and they really understand our business and our challenges."

The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022

"Exceptionally strong advice – don’t just quote the law, they provide advice and alternatives."

The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021

"The group at CMS positions itself at the forefront of next-generation initiatives including mobility-as-a-service, autonomous and electric shared cars, and has advised local governments on optimising traffic flow and public transport."

The Legal 500 EMEA, 2020

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Automotive
The automotive sector is constantly evolving: the emergence of new forms of contracts, financing and forms of distribution are keeping the market busy
Public transport & Passenger transport
Within the Dutch passenger transport sector, a distinction is made between Public Transport (OV) & Passenger Transport (PV). Within public transpo
Transport & Logistics
The Dutch transport sector is of great importance to the Dutch economy because of the need for a competitive logistics system, and in doing so, the lo
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