The increasing demand for electric cars and car sharing as well as the development of an online services market in and around vehicles has led to an increase in new suppliers and new revenue streams. Thanks to specific sector knowledge, Houthoff’s experienced Automotive Team understands this new playing field.
Our expertise in the automotive sector
To be ready for the future, manufacturers are not only being forced to adapt the products they have developed but also to rapidly develop new services. These changes give rise to questions. New forms of strategic partnerships in the area of sustainability and the introduction of new sales channels are adding to the uncertainty. Manufacturers and distributors engage Houthoff to guide them smoothly and efficiently through these major changes.
Suppliers in the automotive sector can get caught up in complex questions concerning omni-channel distribution, re-organisations or publicity on the performance of their products. In such cases, they ask our specialist Automotive Team for advice and, when necessary, for representation in legal proceedings. Companies that develop innovative modes of transport, such as autonomous and semi-autonomous cars, often come up against legal and commercial challenges. They engage our firm as a sparring partner. Manufacturers and other players in this market are regularly faced with issues regarding competition and privacy, including big-data disputes. They turn to our Automotive Team for assistance because they know that they have the in-depth expertise to guide them through these issues.
The many developments in the national and international automotive sectors are creating uncertainty. Houthoff removes this uncertainty and ensures that our clients’ activities remain in line with the applicable laws and regulations, and anticipate changes to these obligations that might be coming down the tracks. Our Automotive Team is familiar with fast-moving markets, and they work closely with other specialists in areas such as company law, intellectual property law, employment law, tax matters, criminal law and tax law. At Houthoff, we support our clients and help them succeed when it really matters.
