Automotive

The Czech Republic is one of the major players in the European automotive industry. With several major car manufacturers and a well-developed supply chain, this sector represents approximately 9% of Czech GDP and more than 20% of Czech exports.

One of the biggest challenges that the whole sector is facing is the transition to electromobility in line with the targets which the EU has committed itself to achieving and alternative forms of mobility. It is crucial for the Czech Republic – which boasts a high level of technical education and a strong industrial base – to be part of this transformation in order to remain competitive at least on a European scale.

Our clients include large car and truck manufacturers as well as companies operating at various levels of the supply chain, with a growing number of companies specializing in mobility innovation, supporting connectivity between cars and new infrastructure without which the transition to electromobility and alternative forms of mobility is unthinkable. New partnerships are being formed and investments in research and development are being made to ensure that the Czech automotive industry maintains its prominent role.

We are able to make significant contributions to all this through our services, which benefit from our ability to offer equivalent expertise in all relevant areas, be it transactions and contract negotiation, public regulation – both general and sector-specific – including unique know-how in EU and competition law, intellectual property law, information technology law, dispute resolution, or ESG and tax advice. This enables us to better understand our clients’ needs and requirements and provide them with a truly practical service that enables them to compete in this highly competitive market.

In addition to matters related to the production of automobiles, we also have extensive experience in a variety of issues related to their marketing, including the structure and operation of the sales and service network.

We also pride ourselves on being very well versed in economic and technical details and are thus able to provide significant added value to our clients. For companies, the legal assessment of project-related issues is often just one of the unavoidable hurdles on the way to reaching their goals. Instead, our legal services are aimed at making it easier for clients to achieve their aims while protecting them from unwanted risks. The practical aspect is what clients appreciate most about our services.

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