Hogan Lovells International LLP routinely advises large companies in the automotive industry on the structuring and regulatory framework of distribution systems and is also known for its expertise in negotiating supply and leasing contracts. International clients from the financial, healthcare and consumer goods sectors regularly instruct the team in contract negotiations and related disputes. Co-head Florian Unseld offers support in the restructuring of distribution systems and advises on supply chain disruptions in times of crisis, he jointly leads the practice with Patrick Ayad, who is renowned for his expertise in contract drafting and distribution antitrust law. Jörg Schickert comprehensively advises on supply chain due diligence, while counsel Sebastian Schnell assists with large distribution projects. Counsel Golo Edel is another key contact and frequently acts across the automotive, consumer goods and logistics sectors.
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Testimonials
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'The individuals lead their team excellently and have provided our company with excellent support in line with our operational business and set additional accents. Complete satisfaction.'
'World-leading expertise with the ambition to always be a leader and even ahead of the curve when it comes to technical and regulatory innovations and ultimately to define the legal standards ourselves. Very diverse, modern team that keeps up with all innovations and can therefore work equally with modern companies and long-established industrial giants. The team is fast, pragmatic, has unprecedented industry expertise and, above all, is very nice.'
'Florian Unseld is a complete professional with great negotiating skills and absolute expertise. He provides practical and comprehensible support and the results can be used in the legal department.'
'Sebastian Schnell: Very good understanding of the in-house perspective, very good knowledge of the industry, always excellently thought-out contract drafts. '
'The team is always approachable, highly motivated, very knowledgeable about the topic and very helpful, can also explain complex topics in an understanding manner at any time, and is willing to go the extra mile. Complete satisfaction.'
'The following applies to Patrick Ayad, Sebastian Schnell and Susanne Schuster: pragmatic, fast, extremely high level of professional competence. The drafts and products they deliver are honestly awesome. The advice is uniquely good.'
Key clients
- ABB E-mobilty
- Amylyx
- Autobahn Tank & Rast
- BMS
- Fifth Generation
- Flix
- Fractyl Health
- Genesis
- Globale Bank
- LEGO GmbH
- LEGO System A/S
- Lactalis
- Lockheed Martin
- Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG)
- Mirati Therapeutics
- Mitsubishi Motors
- Moët Hennessy
- Regeneron
- Schwartauer Werke GmbH & Co. KG
- Snockwave Medical
- Sono Motors
- Sotio
- Tafel Deutschland e.V.
- Wacker Chemie
- Waymo
Work highlights
- Advising several automotive manufacturers (e.g. Genesis) on their market entry into the European market and on all questions relating to the development of distribution systems, foreign trade and customs law issues, regulatory issues and the preparation of contracts.
- Advising a global luxury goods company on distribution in the EU.
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Florian Unseld has his finger on the pulse of your operative business. Whether it is about implementing innovative procurement or distribution ideas, entering into new markets, redefining operative processes or legally designing other commercial ideas – Florian finds economic, pragmatic and creative solutions for you. He advises particularly in the consumer goods, industrial goods and logistics sectors.
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Patrick Ayad, Florian Unseld