Things are changing in the automotive sector. Your customers are starting to think differently about their needs. Key players are manoeuvring to be in a position to benefit from an upturn in sales. Benefit from a UK team of automotive lawyers whose experience spans a wide array of challenges in the automotive industry, and who work as part of the firm’s global practice at the forefront of developments in the field.

You will be supported by lawyers in the UK who have long been advising automotive manufacturers and finance companies on issues ranging from corporate and commercial transactions through to dispute resolution, real estate, tax and employment matters and government regulation, and can confidently handle restructurings and refinancings in the sector, greenfield and brownfield projects and dealership sales and acquisitions.

No matter at which point in the automotive industry spectrum you find yourself, including manufacturing, design, distribution and supply, original equipment manufacture, retail, automotive finance, fleet maintenance and logistics, you will benefit from the experience of lawyers who have worked in this industry for many years, and from a UK team’s ability to tap into a global network of thought leaders in the sector. Many of the lawyers in our international practice have in-house experience working for automotive businesses, helping us give you the edge when it comes to advice and solutions.

Insights

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

The UK-US Trade Deal

May 9, 2025

United Kingdom and the USA: On 8 May 2025, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a limited trade agreement, rolling back a small number of the tariffs imposed by President Trump in March and April 2025. Both sides referred to this agreement as an "Economic Prosperity Deal", and negotiations on the long-awaited post-Brexit free trade agreement are expected to continue. 

Understanding contractual terms: a guide for business transactions

February 13, 2025

United Kingdom: Entering into business transactions can be complex for some, while for others it is part of their daily responsibilities.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Marshall Motor Holdings on multi-million-pound acquisition of Motorline

October 14, 2021

Dentons has advised Marshall Motor Holdings plc (Marshall), the AIM-listed motor dealer group, on its £64.5 million acquisition of Motorline Holdings Limited (Motorline).

Dentons advises Marshall Motor Holdings on largest motor retail deal in the UK for a decade

May 26, 2016

Dentons has advised Marshall Motor Holdings plc (Marshall), the AIM-listed motor dealer group with over 100 franchises in the UK, on its £106.9 million acquisition of Ridgeway Group (Ridgeway), the Newbury-based motor dealer group.  The acquisition represents the largest motor retail deal that has been completed in the UK for more than 10 years.