China is one of the key markets for the global automotive industry. At the same time, regulatory requirements, geopolitical risks and compliance obligations continue to increase. This creates complex challenges for suppliers and OEMs across the entire value chain. These range from investment decisions and the establishment of local production structures to safeguarding international supply chains and technologies. Current developments, such as tighter export controls, new requirements for data transfers and political initiatives aimed at de-risking, call for forward-looking and integrated legal advice.
Our lawyers have been supporting companies in the automotive and mobility sectors for many years in their activities in China and between China and Europe. In particular, we provide comprehensive advice to suppliers, as well as to OEMs, on corporate law, regulatory and project-related issues. In this respect, the Automotive & Mobility practice area combines a sound understanding of the market with closely coordinated support from our German offices and our office in Shanghai. This enables us to implement our clients’ projects in a manner that is tailored to their needs, legally sound and efficient.
M&A transactions, equity investments and joint ventures in China and Europe
Incorporation of companies and structuring of investments in China, as well as in Germany and the EU
Establishment and acquisition of production facilities, including build-to-lease models
Drafting of contracts across international supply chains between China and Europe
Advice on compliance requirements and internal control systems within cross-border structures
Employment law advice for local entities, secondments and international HR structures
Export control law, investment controls and sanctions regimes relating to China and the EU
Intellectual property protection, technology transfer and licensing structures
Data protection law and cross-border data transfers between China and the EU
Strategic advice on China de-risking and the diversification of supply chains
