Golo Edel
Hogan Lovells International LLPLed by the trade and distribution expert Patrick Ayad, Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on the automotive sector and advises on the development of e-mobility concepts, autonomous driving and related regulatory issues. Florian Unseld is experienced in the design of distribution systems and consumer protection issues in the automotive sector, while Detlef Haß is well versed in litigation and supply chain disruption matters; Golo Edel was appointed to counsel in January 2023 and advises clients from the rail sector on commercial and distribution law, including regulatory issues, as well as on M&A transactions, particularly the acquisition of railway portfolios and logistics companies.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Florian Unseld is a complete professional with great negotiating skills and absolute expertise. It provides practical and comprehensible support so that the results can be used in the legal department.'
- 'Established practice, very good availability, excellent knowledge of the industry.'
- 'Sebastian Schnell: Very good understanding of the in-house perspective, very good knowledge of the industry, always excellently thought-out contract drafts, very pleasant to deal with.'
- 'Patrick Ayad is technically excellent.'
- 'Leading expertise with the ambition to always be a leader and even ahead of time when it comes to technical and regulatory innovations and ultimately to define the legal standards.'
- 'Pragmatic, fast, extremely high level of expertise. The drafts and products they deliver are honestly brilliant.'
Key clients
- ABB E-mobility
- Autobahn Tank & Rast
- Bundesrepublik Deutschland Finanzagentur GmbH
- BMW
- Catena-X
- Digital Charging Solutions
- Flix
- Genesis Motor Europe
- YourNow Holding
- Korean Air
- Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG)
- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
- Sono Motors
- Waymo
- Wirelane
- ZF
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Ayad, Florian Unseld, Detlef Haß