Times are demanding in the automotive business.  At Dentons we turn problems into opportunities to help you find solutions.  Whether you are a major car manufacturer, automotive component maker, auto distributor or finance provider, we can assist you across a broad range of areas.  Our lawyers provide you with first-rate advice to further your goals in manufacturing, distribution, competition, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, corporate and consumer financing and re-financing, employment, dispute resolution and real estate.

Rely on the experience of our partners, several of whom have worked in-house for either automotive manufacturers or independent finance houses specializing in automotive finance.  Tap into the experience of our multinational teams of lawyers to provide you with integrated solutions.

We cover the following areas in Europe:

• Corporate
• Real Estate
• Restructuring
• Greenfield, Brownfield and plant construction
• Automotive finance
• Product liability
• Motor dealership funding
• Retail finance
• Cross border litigation and arbitration
• Regulatory
• International trade
• Intellectual property

Look to Dentons for legal and business advice tailored to the automotive sector nationally and globally.  We combine practical, commercial and technical experience with detailed knowledge of the industry, enabling us to advise you on all aspects of your operations.

Insights

Trends and challenges shaping the automotive industry in 2025

January 23, 2025 and updated on May 9, 2025

Global: This article will focus on the integration of software into both manufacturing processes and the products themselves as a key factor in addressing some of these challenges.

Ukraine strengthens state support for investment

September 22, 2023

Ukraine: In order to promote a more attractive investment climate in Ukraine, the Parliament of Ukraine amended the Law of Ukraine No. 1116-IX “On State Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine”, which reduces the requirements for investors to enjoy benefits provided by this Law.

Reform of the competition legislation in Ukraine: stage one

August 16, 2023

Ukraine: A new law expected to go into effect in January next year will have a significant impact on competition legislation in Ukraine.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons Paris welcomes Aissatou Sylla Counsel to TMT Group

June 5, 2024

Dentons Paris is pleased to announce the arrival of Aissatou Sylla, Counsel, in its IP&T group. 

Dentons advises Société Générale and BRD Groupe Société Générale on €435 million financing to Ford Otosan Romania

April 1, 2024

Global law firm Dentons advised Société Générale and BRD Groupe Société Générale, as Coordinating Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners, on a €435 million financing to automotive manufacturing company Ford Otosan Romania S.R.L.

Dentons advises promissory note holders on Benteler’s successful refinancing

May 22, 2023

Dentons has represented Benteler's promissory note holders in connection with the automotive supplier's approximately €2 billion refinancing.

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