MACHINERY, AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, DISTRIBUTION, AND PRODUCT LIABILITY PRACTICE
With a legacy spanning over three decades, our firm has provided strategic counsel to companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing vehicles and machinery. Our clientele includes automotive industry leaders (OEMs) and suppliers of modules, systems, and components (Tier 1 and Tier 2). We specialize in addressing a wide range of legal considerations within distribution networks across diverse trade sectors, including dealership and franchise agreements. Our expertise extends to navigating intricate legal landscapes associated with product liability, encompassing relationships between manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as between sellers and product recipients.
Specifically, our practice in this domain covers the following key areas:
- negotiation and drafting of dealership and distribution agreements, focusing on the legal intricacies of relationships between network organizers and members;
- drafting contracts for the production and supply of vehicles, machinery, components, and systems;
- addressing product liability concerns, including guarantees, warranties, and liability for potentially hazardous products, both in B2B and B2C scenarios. Additionally, we adeptly handle disputes arising in this context;
- handling matters related to competition law and consumer protection, including representation in proceedings before the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection;
- providing legal insights into sales support programs, advertising, and marketing strategies;
- vigilant protection of trademarks and utility models;
- in-depth knowledge of specific regulations governing the automotive industry, including aspects such as recycling, End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV), and environmental protection;
- structuring tailored financing agreements to meet the unique needs of distributors, dealers, and franchisees.