Automotive

"Excels in IP-related technology transactions, including M&A, licensing, distribution and strategic collaborations. Represents a broad range of major companies, including those in the automotive and aerospace industries."
Chambers USA 2023

"The team is renowned for advising creditors and lenders on prominent financial and corporate restructurings in the automotive, energy and travel sector."
Chambers Europe 2022

"Especially active in the tech, automotive and manufacturing sectors, handling an array of transactions, and standalone planning and structuring issues."
The Legal 500 US 2021

Overview

Latham counsels the world’s leading automotive companies across the full spectrum of technology and corporate transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.

As the automotive industry evolves with the adoption of breakthrough innovations, from next-generation electric vehicle batteries to advanced driver-assistance and automated vehicle systems, we help companies develop and acquire new technologies, expand into new markets, refine global supply chains, and capitalize on emerging trends.

Our team represents major automotive manufacturers, parts suppliers and distributors, as well as companies operating in the research and development of new, cleaner and more efficient technologies. The group also represents the investors and financial institutions that fuel innovation in the industry.