Panoramic: Automotive and Mobility 2025
We have deep expertise in working with retail and investment banks, intermediaries, FinTech and digital finance companies, asset managers, and financial market infrastructure providers, coupled with close relationships with industry bodies and regulators. This means we can help you stay ahead of the pack and can bring a complete market view to your projects.
Sitting at the intersection of business and government means we know how best to navigate regulatory complexity, to find workable solutions, or advocate for change where necessary.
Our global understanding of what is happening across our sector can help you develop in new markets. We can assist in the strategy, design, licensing, governance, and rollout of new products, or assist in the acquisition of new businesses.
We have an exceptional ability to deliver on transatlantic contentious matters. We can help you through major regulatory investigations or assist with internal reviews across your global business to ensure compliance with the complex web of regulatory requirements.
Because you work globally, so do we. With teams on the ground in major financial hubs, and offices in developed and emerging economies working seamlessly together, we can provide you with a holistic service for your business.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Legal 500 2024 (client quote)
Legal 500, 2024 (client quote)
Chambers & Partners, 2024 (client quote)
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility was looking to invest in GAC Finance Leasing, the leasing arm of Guangzhou Automobile Group. The transaction required navigating China’s complex state-owned asset rules and evolving regulatory framework, including approval from the local financial regulator. Bridging the gap between French and Chinese corporate cultures and communication styles was essential to building trust and alignment. In addition, structuring a joint venture to balance Crédit Agricole’s strategic goals with GAC’s local expertise, while ensuring balanced governance, added another layer of complexity. COVID-19 disruptions and China’s strict cross-border data transfer rules made due diligence even more demanding.
We assembled a multilingual, cross-practice team fluent in French, Chinese, and English, to guide the transaction from start to finish. Working closely with the client’s financial and tax advisors, we split the due diligence into two phases to manage the counterparties’ protocols and logistical hurdles. Our antitrust specialists collaborated constructively with opposing counsel to resolve competition concerns. With clear communication, strategic structuring, and a shared commitment to timelines, the deal closed on schedule, positioning Crédit Agricole to tap into China’s fast-growing new energy vehicle leasing market.
Global category, IFLR
2025
Chambers UK Awards
2025
European Securitization Awards
2024, 2025
GlobalCapital Latin America Bond Awards
2025
2024
Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year Awards for the Americanas Chapter 15 restructuring
2025
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