Automotive law

UGGC Avocats has extensive experience of issues relating to the automotive sector, and has been advising automotive operators and manufacturers for over thirty years.

A team specialized in automotive law

In particular, the firm has supported numerous reorganizations of foreign brand networks during changes in European regulations and group restructurings.

In this respect, the UGGC team specializing in automotive law keeps abreast of regulatory developments in this sector, the many challenges it faces and, in particular, the ecological constraints aimed at developing the electric vehicle market and the issues raised by automated vehicles.

Support tailored to customer needs

The team supports operators, data providers, distributors and automakers in :

  • Many quality disputes arise: warranty claims for hidden defects, contractual warranties, etc.
  • Problems related to malfunctioning vehicle parts and distribution platforms
  • their relations with their distributors, particularly with regard to disputes and litigation that may arise, and with their commercial partners
  • Competition problems specific to the sector
  • Compliance with applicable regulations and ELV networks
  • Difficulties in setting up electric vehicle networks
  • How automated vehicles are produced and marketed in France
  • External growth operations in this sector and the resulting notification obligations
  • Intellectual property rights, including ownership of parts and access to information
  • Data exchange and distribution in this sector

A global presence

The mobilization of a large number of associates from a variety of specialties enables us to provide diligent, precise support that is as close as possible to our customers’ needs, both nationally and internationally, with a presence on four continents and a solid network of correspondents around the world.