Automotive, Mobility & Electric Vehicles
The automotive and mobility sector is being reshaped by electrification, connected systems, software, new ownership models and increasingly complex supply chains. Clavius advises manufacturers, component suppliers, investors, technology businesses and mobility platforms on transactions, commercial arrangements, regulation, product issues and disputes across the sector.
Our work extends across conventional automotive businesses and emerging mobility models, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, autonomous and connected technologies, fleet and platform businesses, and technology-enabled transport. We bring together corporate, regulatory, employment, competition, technology and disputes capability where industry change requires legal advice across more than one discipline.
Capabilities
Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chains
Advising manufacturers, suppliers and industrial businesses on supply, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and long-term commercial arrangements.
Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Advising on EV businesses, mobility platforms, fleet models, market entry, commercial structures and the legal issues arising from the transition to electric mobility.
Batteries & Energy Storage
Advising on battery supply, manufacturing, procurement, technology arrangements, lifecycle issues and commercial risk across the EV ecosystem.
Charging Infrastructure
Advising on charging networks, infrastructure arrangements, site access, commercial models, partnerships and regulatory issues affecting charging businesses.
Connected & Autonomous Mobility
Advising on connected vehicles, autonomous systems, AI-enabled mobility, software integration, data use and related regulatory and product issues.
Automotive Transactions & Investments
Advising on acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances and commercial collaborations in automotive and mobility businesses.
Dealer, Distribution & Franchise Networks
Advising on dealership, distribution, franchise, aftermarket and channel arrangements across automotive and mobility markets.
Product Regulation & Safety
Advising on product standards, safety, recalls, regulatory compliance, certification and disputes involving vehicle and component performance.
Technology & Data in Mobility
Advising on software, data, telematics, connected systems, licensing and digital-platform issues within the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
Competition & Market Conduct
Advising on competition-law issues affecting distribution, pricing, vertical arrangements, market access and strategic collaborations.
Employment & Workforce Issues
Advising on workforce restructuring, executive matters, industrial relations and employment issues affecting manufacturing and mobility businesses.
Automotive & Mobility Disputes
Representing clients in disputes arising from supply contracts, joint ventures, distribution arrangements, technology, product issues and commercial relationships.
Cross-Border Trade & Market Entry
Advising on foreign investment, import and export issues, customs, market entry and cross-border commercial arrangements in the automotive sector.