Automotive

The automotive sector is constantly evolving: the emergence of new forms of contracts, financing and forms of distribution are keeping the market busy. Importers of cars and trucks, car dealerships, finance companies (including leasing companies) and suppliers to the automotive sector find themselves in a rapidly changing sector.

Automotive distribution channel

As a result of several changes, the automotive distribution channel is changing. We help you navigate the highly specific laws and regulations in the automotive sector. This can range from assistance in drafting, amending or terminating dealer, financing or repairer agreements, responding to product liability claims to entering into partnerships with other (competing) companies in the field of mobility. Knowledge and expertise on these topics as well as the structure of the automotive sector are crucial here.

Automotive financing, leasing and insurance

In particular, the shift from ownership to use has had quite an impact on automotive financing, leasing and insurance. We notice this in particular due to the emergence and strong growth of private leasing in recent years. We are happy to advise you on the provision of financing, leasing and insurance solutions within the automotive sector. In doing so, we advise on relevant financial supervisory legislation and help you anticipate possible future changes. We can also assist you in preparing the underlying contract documentation and, if necessary, liaising with the financial regulators AFM or DNB. In this area, we can also assist you with the implementation of applicable anti-money laundering legislation.

Our Automotive areas of expertise

Our automotive specialists have legal expertise and specialisms relevant to the automotive sector such as expertise in advising on automotive distribution models of the future, private leasing and insurance.

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