
Automotive
The automotive sector is experiencing significant disruption with a host of forces converging to transform its long established business model. In addition to supply chain issues, key shifts such as connectivity, market consolidation, and an increased focus on software and data expertise translate into a range of legal challenges across various disciplines.
Our global Automotive group is positioned to help our clients respond to all of these challenges and opportunities. Our expansive geographical presence and multi-disciplinary experience enable our lawyers to support clients as they navigate these ever-changing industry trends and develop tailored strategies to meet their business goals.
Thought Leadership
On 3 July 2025, the House passed the Senate’s version of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill formerly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.
In late May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network and the European Commission concluded a joint investigation into online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN.
On 14 March 2025, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority published a draft Guidance Note on the possibility of investors taking influence on investment funds.
On 22 December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments (the final rule) to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) to modernize the regulation of investment adviser advertising and solicitation practices.