Automotive Lawyers and Legal Services – Hogan Lovells

Global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, technology companies, start-ups, mobility platforms, and financing partners, turn to us as a leading automotive and mobility-focused law firm. We design tailored solutions that transform legal uncertainties into strategic opportunities.

Supported by a cross-disciplinary team, we offer a full-service approach that brings exceptional depth and scale to the table. From regulatory and intellectual property strategies to large transactions, complex litigation and high-stakes class actions, and public policy matters, we help clients manage compliance, secure approvals, and mitigate risk. Whether advising on supply chain resilience, sustainability matters, or the development of next-generation vehicle technologies, we deliver practical solutions aligned with commercial goals.

This support is especially critical as the automotive and mobility sector undergoes rapid transformation, driven by electrification, automation, and software innovation. From autonomous vehicles and new energy platforms to evolving digital ecosystems, innovation is reshaping how people and goods move. At the same time, expansive regulations such as the European Union (EU) Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act, and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) rules, are redefining compliance expectations and creating complex challenges around data governance, liability, and cross-border approvals. Combined with supply chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and sustainability demands, companies must act decisively to stay ahead.

We provide clear, forward-looking legal advice aligned with our clients’ commercial ambitions. With our global footprint and proactive counsel, we help ensure that legal clarity becomes the foundation for tomorrow’s mobility success.

Our capabilities at a glance

Representative experience

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) on the US$1.5bn sale of its automotive parts wholesale distribution business, Worldpac, Inc., to funds managed by Carlyle.
BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis on a joint venture to develop and operate high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging networks across North America.
Mercedes-Benz on global restructurings, several M&A transactions, joint ventures (BMW, Accelera), U.S. regulatory compliance, asset-backed securities in China, and patent litigation in the U.S. and China.
Nissan North America Inc. on strategic regulatory and compliance matters across emissions, fuel economy, and mobility innovation, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) rulemakings.
Stellantis on its 50-50 joint venture with leading EV battery maker CATL to make a combined investment of up to €4.1bn to build a largescale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
Major OEMs, suppliers, and truck/engine makers on emissions, Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) / Automated Vehicle (AV) regulation, EV/battery issues, EPA/CARB compliance, and litigation overturning EPA rules.
Several leading automotive suppliers and car manufacturers on global emissions regulations, investigations, and engagement with authorities. 
Several clients from the automotive sector on EU privacy, cross-border data transfers, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, including EU-wide implementation strategies.

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