DLA Piper comprehensively advises clients from the automotive sector on regulatory matters, including e-mobility projects, compliance in accordance with EU law, cross-border PPP project support as well as interfacing financial, procurement and state aid law issues. Led by Thomas Gädtke, the team also covers transport-related disputes, such as trade, procurement and product liability disputes, while Ludger Giesberts regularly represents car manufacturers, clients from the aviation sector and public authorities in proceedings before civil and administrative courts. Guido Kleve is well versed in regulatory support, port and aviation law issues as well as public law litigation.
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Key clients
- Opel Automobile GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising a manufacturer from the food industry on transport law compliance.
- Advising a sports car manufacturer regarding potential claims in the US against a company for IP infringement.
- Advising a motor vehicle manufacturer regarding an ongoing administrative procedure at the KBA concerning the (in)admissibility of thermal windows and the resulting requirements for remedial measures.