Digitalisation and AI in the automotive industry
Legally compliant digitalisation for vehicles, fleets and mobility services – from AI design to compliance along the entire value chain.
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are driving innovation, changing business models and production processes and finding their way into the entire value chain. Automated driving, data-based services and AI-supported vehicle steering are constantly evolving and pose a wide variety of challenges. As connectivity increases, so do the requirements for data protection, cybersecurity, product compliance and regulatory control. We will accompany you on the path to achieving digital mobility: from innovation to technical implementation and onward to legal safeguards.
Core competences in Automotive & Mobility: Data security, networked/autonomous driving, IoT/cloud & compliance (AI Act, Data Act, GDPR)
Our clients include software developers, technology providers, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, logistics and transport companies, transport planners and investors.
We provide them with advice particularly on:
- Data and cybersecurity in vehicles and fleets
- Automation, networked and autonomous driving
- Connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based mobility solutions
- Use and monetisation of mobility data
- Advice on regulatory issues, such as related to the AI Act, Data Act, GDPR or the Digital Services Act (DSA)
- Examination of new digital business models (e.g. mobility-as-a-service, platform solutions)
Our lawyers are both technology-focused and client-focused in their work. We identify regulatory risks and support our clients in minimising them so that nothing stands in the way of digital transformation. To do this, we bring together legal expertise from the fields of IT, data protection, IP, product safety and competition law and work closely with the Tech team and Compliance department.
Our automotive services: Cooperations, M&A, production, supply chain and ESG
- Advice on introducing and securing digital business models
- Implementation of data protection and IT security requirements in networked vehicles
- Support with product compliance, CE marking and safety obligations
- Drafting of contracts for digital platforms, AI solutions and software integration
- Drafting of contracts and compliance in the field of networked vehicles and mobility services
- Advice on the use of open data, mobility data and interoperable interfaces
- Advice on regulatory issues and EU requirements
- Support for technology partnerships, outsourcing and licensing
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Whether dealing with automated driving, mobility data or digital platform solutions: We design your digital transformation in the automotive and mobility sector to be legally compliant and future-oriented. Contact us to start jointly developing innovative and legally compliant solutions for your company.
Legal experts for Digitalisation and AI in the automotive industry
Local market knowledge. Global outlook
We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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