Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution in the automotive industry
Efficient dispute resolution in the automotive industry – in and out of court
Disputes in the supply chain, product liability, warranty for defects or ESG violations: Legal disputes in the automotive industry are not uncommon and are becoming increasingly complex. Often there are various factors or unforeseen events that play a decisive role and a way of continuing the business relationship with trust in the future needs to be found. If you are looking for someone to represent your interests before state courts or arbitral tribunals – or want to avoid a dispute with a view to future business relationships – you need an experienced team that thinks in both legal and commercial terms. We help you recognise risks at an early stage, manage proceedings efficiently and resolve disputes in a constructive manner – both in and out of court.
Core competences in the automotive sector: Proceedings, arbitration, product liability and ESG
Our litigation and arbitration lawyers have extensive experience in all relevant types of proceedings. We represent national and international clients in:
- recall and product liability cases
- disputes arising from supply agreements and warranties
- IP, technology, software and data disputes
- ESG-related disputes (supply chain, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), greenwashing)
We are persistent in representing your interests Our specialised experts have excellent national and international connections and will guide you through complex, cross-border proceedings. We always keep track of potential conflicts and mutual dependencies within the industry.
Our services: Litigation, arbitration, ADR, mass litigation and PR
- Legal representation before national and international courts
- Arbitration proceedings (e.g. DIS, ICC, VIAC) and expert determinations
- Alternative dispute resolution: Mediation, adjudication, arbitration
- Strategic advice in the run-up to disputes
- Litigation PR and crisis communication
- Preparing for and conducting mass litigation
- Support in conflicts relevant to competition, employment and insolvency law
Speak to our experts
Are you looking for legally compliant and strategically sophisticated representation for your interests? Our Dispute Resolution team in the Automotive & Mobility sector is an assertive and commercially minded partner ready to help.
Get in touch – we are ready to bring clarity to your disputes.
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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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