Automotive

The automotive industry is in a state of upheaval: new drive technologies, changing forms of use, emerging competitors and rapid digitalization require the industry to make major adjustments and develop pioneering strategies. Important topics in this process, in which we have been closely supporting manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and associations for a long time, include electromobility, the use of and access to vehicle data (car data), the networking of vehicles (connected car) and the implementation of software at all levels of the vehicle (software-defined vehicle).

OPPENLÄNDER advises car manufacturers, suppliers and associations in the areas of antitrust law, corporate law, M&A, Intellectual Property, compliance, IT and data protection law as well as on cooperation in the areas of research and development, standardization, distribution, purchasing, licensing and production. We represent companies in court proceedings, for example in cases of cartel damages or manager liability, as well as in proceedings before authorities such as supervisory, antitrust and regulatory authorities. We also support companies and industry associations in internal investigations with our extensive know-how and experience.